Heavy overnight rain sent mud flowing onto the Pacific Coast Highway, leading to a full shutdown of the highway between Malibu and Santa Monica Friday, authorities said.

Heavy rains in Southern California have led to mudslides and the closure of the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu for safety reasons, with cleanup efforts underway.

Following back-to-back storms this week, the rainfall triggered minor mudslides along the Palisades Fire burn area and Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, keeping Caltrans workers busy as they work to remove mud and debris from roadways,