Excavation to reroute a storm drain was halted Tuesday when authorities decided more geological inspections were needed on the bluff-top San Pedro land that is continuing to slide toward the ocean.

Agencies monitoring the ongoing land movement stopped work on rerouting a 54-inch storm drain pending another inspection of the site on Paseo del Mar between Western and Weymouth avenues.

A developing sinkhole and landslide on the coastal bluff, that also is adjacent to the White Point Nature Preserve, was confirmed a month ago, prompting the closure of a section of Paseo del Mar to vehicles. The area since also has been closed to pedestrians and bicycles.

Engineers and geologists from the city and county of Los Angeles are monitoring the area and coordinating work to reroute storm drains and to cap sewer and water lines in what is an anticipated slide area.

Meanwhile, the city will post additional detour signs soon in response to resident requests. A map outlining the detours also will be posted on the Coordinated Agency Recovery Effort (CARE) website where public updates also can be found: www.dpwcare.org/.

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