TAMC CONE ZONE REPORT
MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, April 5 through Saturday, April 11– newest information is in bold text. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.
Highway 1: Postmile 54.3 – Postmile 53.3: Long Term
One-way traffic controls will be in place along southbound Highway 1 postmile 54.3 and postmile 53.3, for slide-temporary signal work from 7 am to 7 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.
Highway 1: Lime Creek Bridge – Garrapata Creek Bridge: April 6 – April 9
One moving lane closure will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Lime Creek Bridge and Garrapata Creek Bridge for mowing work 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.
Highway 1: Postmile 59.5 – Postmile 60.5: April 6 – April 7
One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Postmile 59.5 and Postmile 60.5 for traffic signal work from 7 am to 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.
Highway 1: Fremont Blvd/California Avenue: April 12 – May 5
There will be full closure of the on ramp along southbound Highway 1 at Fremont Boulevard and California Avenue for roadway excavation work from 6 am to 12 pm.
State Route 68: Olmsted Road: April 8 – April 9
One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 at Olmsted Road for utility work from 7 pm to 1 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.
State Route 68: Hunter Lane – Stephanie Drive: April 7
One lane closure will occur along eastbound State Route 68 between Hunter Lane and Stephanie Drive for utility potholing work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.
State Route 68: Ragsdale Drive: April 8
The right shoulder will be close along eastbound State Route 68 at Ragsdale Drive for utility work from 12 pm to 3 pm. .
State Route 68: Torero Drive & Portola Drive: August 6 – June 2026
There will be an early morning partial closure on westbound Portola Drive from 6 am to 9 am, Monday through Friday. Westbound traffic will be blocked at the driveway of Toro Elementary School, between the intersections of Torero Drive and Portola Drive, and Davenrich Street and Portola Drive. Vehicles will not be able to enter Highway 68 from Torero Drive at 9:00 am; the road will reopen to regular traffic. The weekday partial closures will continue through June 2026.
The Toro Park Cut Through Traffic Pilot Project is designed to re-route traffic that diverts from Reservation Road and Highway 68 into Serra Village and Toro Park during commute hours to avoid traffic congestion on Highway 68. The project is also designed to address safety concerns and congestion in the residential Toro Park communities, inundated with aggressive drivers who take Portola Drive as an alternate route and speed through a school zone to re-enter Highway 68 at Torero Drive.
Highway 101: Dunbarton Road (North) – Crazy Horse Canyon Road: April 5
One lane and shoulder closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 between Dunbarton Road (North) and Crazy Horse Road drainage work from 6 am to 8:30 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.
Highway 101: East Market Street – Boronda Road: April 7 – April 8
One lane closure will occur along northbound Highway 101 between east Market Street and Boronda Road for sign work from 9 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.
Highway 101: Hobson Avenue – Teague Avenue: April 6 – April 9
One lane closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 between Hobson Avenue and Teague Avenue for K-rail installation work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 20-minute delay.
Highway 101: Camphora Gloria Road: April 9
One lane closure will occur along southbound and northbound Highway 101 at Camphora Gloria Road for bridge work. The southbound closure will be from 9 am to 11 am. The northbound closure will be 11 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.
Highway 101: Jolon Road – Lagomarsino Avenue: Long-Term
Daytime and Overnight Lane Closures will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Jolon Road undercrossing near King City to just north of Lagomarsino Ave. near Greenfield for grinding and paving work Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and overnight from 8 pm to 6 am.
The on and off-ramps of Jolon Rd. will intermittently be closed in both directions of US 101 as paving work in that area takes place.
Message and directional signs will alert travelers in advance of the areas under traffic control. Please allow for extra time for your travels through the area.
State Route 183: Union Street – Speegle Street: April 6 – April 7
There will be full lane closures along northbound and southbound State Route 183 between Union Street and Speegle Street for striping operation work from 9 pm to 5 am.
State Route 183: Union Street – Salinas Street: April 7 – April 8
The right shoulder along southbound State Route 183 between Union Street and Salinas Street for utility work from 9 am to 3 pm.
State Route 183: Highway 1 – Speegle Street: April 7 – April 8
There will be full lane closures along southbound State Route 183 Highway 1 and Speegle Street for striping operation work from 8 pm to 5 am.
State Route 183: Crane Street – Highway 1: April 8 – April 10
One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound State Route 183 between Crane Street and Highway 1 for electrical work between 8 pm and 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minue delay.
Marina: Imjin Parkway: Long – Term
The roadway is now open in its full and final configuration! Stripping and markings to install on the multi-use path/trail will occur but this will not impact the roadways.
Delivery and installation of the roundabout artwork is anticipated to occur in March of 2026.
TIPS FOR DRIVING ROUNDABOUTS:
1. Vehicles in the roundabout have the right of way.
2. Vehicles merging into the roundabout:
• Check for crossing pedestrians!
• Yield to vehicles in the roundabout and merge safely
Visit the project website at www.imjinparkway.com for the most current information or to view the live camera feeds for traffic conditions.
San Benancio Road Overlay Project: State Route 68 – Harper Canyon Road: March – April
The San Benancio Road Overlay project begins on March 9. Work between State Route 68 and Harper Canyon Road includes tree trimming in various locations, storm drain flushing, and removal of old asphalt along San Benancio Road and replace it with new Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), including striping, marking, and reflectors. Most work will be done during daytime between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.
For more information about 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
Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade Roundabout: Carmel Valley Road at Laureles Grade: Long-Term
Construction on the second stage of the Roundabout project at Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade continues from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm
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-ihttps://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/public-works-facilities-parks/public-works/road-closures-informationz/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 near Regent’s Slide reopened on February 20, 2026, at 4 pm, restoring through access between Carmel and Cambria after winter storm damage.
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.