MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, February 22,  through Saturday, February 28– newest information is in bold text. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1: State Park Drive Off-Ramp:  Long – Term 

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along southbound Highway 1 at State Park Drive for soundwall construction.

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

There will be full closure of northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the Turnout South of Vicente Creek and Rat Creek for Slide-Mud/Dirt/Rock cleanup. This cleanup effort is dependent on weather and site conditions.

Highway 1: SB Highway 1 Post Mile 54.87: Long – Term  

One-way traffic controls will be in place along southbound Highway 1 at Post Mile 54.87 for slide-temporary signal work. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.  

Highway 1: Ocean Avenue: February 23 – February 27      

The right turn lane will be closed along southbound Highway 1 at Ocean Avenue for striping operation work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 1: Start at 0.2 Miles South of Chimney Slide – End at Limekiln Creek Bridge: February 24 – February 26   

There will be one lane and shoulder closure along southbound Highway 1, starting at 0.2 Miles South of Chimney Slide (Postmile 20.6), ending at Limekiln Creek Bridge (Postmile 20.95), for core drilling work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 1: Palo Colorado: February 24      

The right shoulder along southbound Highway 1 at Palo Colorado will be closed for tree work from 8 am to 3 pm.

Highway 1: Iris Canyon Road: February 25      

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 1 at Iris Canyon Road for debris removal from 9 am to 1 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: SB Route 1 – Casa Verde Way: February 26      

The right shoulder on the off-ramp along southbound Highway 1 between Southbound Route 1 and Casa Verde Way will be closed for debris removal from 9 am to 1 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

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.

State Route 68: Samuel F B Morse Drive – Scenic Drive February 23 – February 25  

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 at Samuel F B Morse Drive and Scenic Drive for utility work from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – SB West Laurel Drive:  February 23 – February 27

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along southbound Highway 101 between SB Route 101 and SB West Laurel Drive for AC Paving from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.  

Highway 101: Messick Road South – San Miguel Canyon Road:  February 25 – February 27

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between Messick Road South and San Miguel Canyon Road for miscellaneous work from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.  

State Route 183: Poole Street – Walsh Street: February 23 – February 27

There will be closure of the right shoulder along southbound State Route 183 between Poole Street and Walsh Street for utility work from 9 am to 3:30 pm.  

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.

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.

In the event of an emergency, emergency responders will be afforded priority through the work zone. During this time, flaggers will be used to direct traffic. Once complete, temporary traffic signals will direct traffic.

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 www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/public-works-facilities-parks/public-works/current-major-projects

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 www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/public-works-facilities-parks/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: 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/ r the automated California Highway Information Network (CHIN) @ 800-GAS-ROAD. In addition, the CHP has real time traffic incident information at: https://cad.chp.ca.gov/

A 6.8-mile segment of Highway 1 near Regent’s Slide remains closed due to ongoing debris cleanup.

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.