MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, July 27 through Saturday, August 1 – newest information is in bold text. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.     

Highway 1:  FULL CLOSURE: Rocky Creek Viaduct – Rocky Creek Bridge: July 27 – July 28

There will be full closure of  northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the Rocky Creek Viaduct and the Rocky Creek Bridge for miscellaneous work from 10 pm – 6 am.

Highway 1: Turnout South of Vicente Creek – Turnout South of Lime Creek:  Long – Term 

There will be full closure of northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the turnout south of Vicente Creek and the turnout south of Lime Creek due to emergency repair work.

Highway 1: Turnout South of Lime Creek – Hot Springs Creek Bridge: July 28

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the turnout south of Lime Creek and Hot Springs Creek Bridge for tree work from 9 am to 2 pm.

Highway 1: Turnout South of Lime Creek – Buck Creek Bridge: July 29

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the turnout south of Lime Creek and Buck Creek Bridge for tree  work from 9 am to 2:30 pm.

Highway 1: Lime Creek Bridge – Garrapata Creek Bridge: July 30 – August 1

A moving lane closure will occur  along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Lime Creek Bridge and Garrapata Creek Bridge for vegetation spraying  from 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Highway 1: Nepenthe (South Entrance) – Pfeiffer Ridge Road: July 30 – August 1

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the south entrance of Nepenthe and Pfeiffer Ridge Road for tree work from 9 am to 2:30 pm.

Highway 1: Carmelite Monastery  – Ribera Road: July 29 –  July 30

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the Carmelite Monastery and Ribera Road for utility  work from 9 am to 3 pm.

Highway 1: Carpenter Street – Reservation Road: July 29

A moving lane closure will occur  along northbound Highway 1 between Carpenter Street and Reservation Road  for vegetation spraying  from 9 am to 2 pm.

Highway 1: Reservation Road – Molera Road : July 30

A moving lane closure will occur  along northbound Highway 1 between Reservation Road  and Molera Road   for vegetation spraying  from 9 am to 2 pm.

Highway 1: State Route 183 (Merritt Street) – Santa Cruz County Line: July 31

A moving lane closure will occur  along northbound Highway 1 between State Route 183 (Merritt Street) and the Santa Cruz County Line  for vegetation spraying  from 9 am to 2 pm.

Highway 1: Torre Canyon Bridge – Grimes Canyon: July 29

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Torre Canyon Bridge and Grimes Canyon for tree work  from 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Highway 1: Ventana Entrance – Post Office: July 28

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the entrance to Ventana and the Post Office for tree work from 8:30 am to 3 pm.

Highway 1: Atherton Drive  –   Oliver Road : July 27 – August 1

There will be one lane  closure along  northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Atherton Drive and  Oliver Road  for gas line  work from 8 pm to 6 am.

State Route 68: Olmsted Road – Corral De Tierra Road: July 28 – July 31

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Olmsted Road and Corral De Tierra Road for tree work from 8 pm – 5 am.

State Route 68: State Route 218 – Olmsted Road: July 28 – July 30

The right shoulder along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 will be closed between State Route 218 and Olmsted Road for utility work from 9 am – 2:30 pm.

Highway 101: Boronda Road – San Juan Road: July 27 – August 1  

There will be alternating lane closures and ramp closures along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Boronda Road and San Juan Road for drainage and miscellaneous work from 7 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Camp Roberts Rest Area Closure: Long – Term

There will be full closure of the Camp Roberts Rest Area along northbound  and southbound Highway 101  for emergency repair work.

State Route 183: Del Monte Avenue – Blackie Road/Oak Street : July 29 – August 1

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound State Route 183 between Del Monte Avenue and Blackie Road/Oak Street for road, median and cross over  work from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter 5-minute delays.

State Route 218: Charles Avenue – Wilson Drive: July 28 – August 1

There will be one lane and shoulder closure overnight along eastbound State Route 218 between Charles Avenue and Wilson Drive for curb/gutter/sidewalk work from 7 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter 10-minute delays.

State Route 218: Carlton Drive – Via Verde: July 28 – August 1

There will be intermittent  lane closures along eastbound and westbound State Route 218 between Carlton Drive and Via Verde for miscellaneous work from 9 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Elkhorn Road Rehabilitation Project: North of Walker Valley Rd.– Salinas Rd.: July – October

Traffic controls will be in place along Elkhorn Road between north of Walker Valley Road (postmile 1.9) and Salinas Road (postmile 8.0) for pavement rehabilitation work from 7 am – 5 pm. Occasional night work will occur between 7 pm and 5 am. The public is advised to use an alternate route.

Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout: Carmel Valley Road at Laureles Grade: Long-Term

Construction of the  Carmel Valley and Laureles Grade Roundabout has begun. Construction activities include  the installation of temporary concrete barriers at the approaches to the intersection, temporary traffic controls, such as lane closures. Work hours are weekdays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

During construction, commuters will experience roadway delays. Stay up to date on the most recent construction efforts, changes in traffic control or additional traffic impacts on the Monterey County’s Facebook or X (Twitter) or visit  https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/public-works-facilities-parks/public- works/current-major-projects

Marina: Imjin Parkway

Traffic Control is in place for your safety!

Please be aware that there is still only one lane for travel in each direction between Imjin Road and Reservation Road and the speed limit is 25 mph. Please also note the following information:

• Preston Drive – Access has been restored for right turn in and right turn out only.
• Abrams Drive – The south side of Abrams is closed to all traffic at Imjin Parkway and is closed from Bunker Hill to Imjin Parkway on the south end. The north side of the intersection has been restored for right turn in and right turn out only.
• Marina Heights Drive – Access has been restored for right turn in and right turn out only.
• Imjin Road – Access has been restored for right turn in and right turn out only.

·       Christina Williams Memorial-Access is by escort only. Contact: Conner Schivo (Monterey Peninsula Engineering) 831-277-0137 or Michaelle Mowrey (City of Marina) 831-884-1212.

·       Access to the Shell gas station shall remain, as it is, from Imjin Parkway or from Abrams.

Activities

Detour signs will be in place to guide traffic onto alternate routes. A signed alternate route for Blanco Road “westbound” (toward Monterey) traffic approaching Reservation Road is posted. This alternate route will begin at the signal with Research Drive through the UC-MBEST property (between Blanco Road and Imjin Parkway) using Research Drive and University.

Truck Detour

• A truck detour is implemented for trucks over 45’. No trucks over 45’ on Imjin Parkway between Reservation Road and Abrams Drive. Signage will be up alerting trucks over 45’ about the detour along Inter-Garrison Road, Abrams Drive and Reservation Road.

Emergency vehicles will always have access. Visit the project website at www.imjinparkway.com for the most current information or to view the live camera feeds for traffic conditions.

Monterey County Road Closures:

There are short-term and long-term road closures in Monterey County due to poor road conditions and debris on the roadways. For information about road conditions, contact Monterey County RMA-Public Works & Facilities at 831-755-4925 or https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/public-works-facilitiesparks/public-works/road-closures-information

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 The Cone Zone Report is published weekly by the Transportation Agency for Monterey County. It can be found on the agency’s website at: https://www.tamcmonterey.org/tamc-cone-zone-report

Caltrans and CHP remind motorists to drive safely and to share the road. To assist you with your travel, you can view Caltrans network of roadside traffic cameras at: http://video.dot.ca.gov/  or the statewide highway network for current conditions at: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or the automated California Highway Information Network (CHIN) @ 800-GAS-ROAD. In addition, the CHP has real time traffic incident information at: http://cad.chp.ca.gov/

Highway 1 remains closed 40 miles south of Carmel due to the Regent’s Slide.

Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District 5 Social Media platforms: X/Twitter at: CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5.