California’s Highway 1 Reopens After Landslide Chaos—But What Did Years of Mismanagement Cost America?

After three long years of closures triggered by repeated landslides and roadway collapses, California’s iconic Highway 1 along Big Sur’s breathtaking coast has finally reopened. While officials praise the early completion of repairs, the ordeal reveals a deeper issue: how vulnerable our vital infrastructure remains in the face of both natural disasters and bureaucratic sluggishness. Who Pays When Infrastructure Fails on America’s Doorstep? The highway is more than just a scenic route—it is an essential artery connecting millions of travelers between Los Angeles and San Francisco. Yet, when January 2023's atmospheric rivers unleashed devastating landslides, access was cut off abruptly....