Monterey County has given an update and a warning about the road closure of Highway 1 in the Big Sur area.In a statement from Maia Carrol, the Communications Coordinator for the county urges people to not attempt to pass through slide areas. "Residents, property owners, and tourists 'shall not' attempt to pass thru the slide areas on and around State Route 1 in Big Sur. It is very unsafe, the ground is unstable and the threat of potential loss of life is real."The county says portions of the Big Sur Community face long-term isolation due to the road closure. Highway 1 remains closed due to major slides at three locations. These slide areas include Paul’s Slide (Postmile 22 in Monterey County), the Mill Creek slide (PM 18 in Mon. Co.), and the Polar Star slide (San Luis Obispo County, 24 miles south of Mill Creek). Paul’s Slide has once again accelerated in response to the recent heavy rainfall. It is unpredictable and the slope continues to adjust as the slide moves, causing material to flow and rocks to roll into the roadway.At Mill Creek, the saturated and over-steepened slope is on the edge of stability and appears to be approaching failure.At Polar Star, rocks and soil are constantly falling from the temporary cut that was made at the base in order to gain access for crews and equipment to remove the slide material and correct drainage. The failure of the over-steepened rock material could occur at any time.Currently, there is no safe access through Paul’s Slide, Mill Creek, or Polar Star. This effectively isolates the Big Sur coast between the Polar Star slide, just south of Ragged Point and through Paul’s Slide.Caltrans will be leading convoys of residents impacted by the slides.“Our concern is that this is going to be a prolonged closure and our top priority is making sure people have access to essential services,” said Tracy Molfino, interim manager of the Monterey Department of Emergency Management.Multiple agencies including the County of Monterey Department of Emergency Management in conjunction with the Monterey County Sheriff’s Office, Big Sur Fire Department, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, and the Big Sur community are working on a plan to meet the needs of residents that are essentially cut-off from vital services due to multiple landslides on State Highway 1.