Road repairs expected to keep Hearst Castle closed until early 2022
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State Parks says repairs on the road leading up to Hearst Castle need to be completed before the landmark can reopen to the public.
and last updated 2021-06-29 22:37:56-04
Hearst Castle is expected to reopen in early 2022.
The historic landmark in San Simeon closed on March 15, 2020, due to the pandemic. Now more than a year later, itâs still closed as State Parks tackles emergency repairs to the road that leads to the castle.
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