Ten-mile stretch of Highway 1 closed for Timber Fire operations– Officials closed a 10-mile stretch of Highway 1 in Big Sur on Tuesday to support emergency response operations for the Timber Fire. The closure extends from 2 miles north of Julia Pfeiffer Burns State Park at post mile 37.5 to Fernwood at post mile 47. Officials implemented the closure as of 2 p.m. Tuesday to support firefighting and evacuation operations. Officials advised people to avoid unnecessary travel through the area and directed drivers to use Highway 101 as an alternate route. Travelers can also check the California Highway Patrol Traffic Incident Information Page and Caltrans QuickMap for updates.