MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, August 14 through Saturday, August 20 – newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

ALERT: OVERNIGHT CLOSURE STATE ROUTE 146: RAMUS RD – SAN BENITO COUNTY LINE: AUG. 14 – 18
There will be full closure of eastbound and westbound State Route 146 overnight between Ramus Road and the San Benito County Line for striping operation work from 10 pm – 6 am.

Highway 1: Granite Canyon Bridge: Long – Term
One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at Granite Canyon Bridge for bridge work from 8 am to 12 am.

Highway 1: Garrapata Creek Bridge: Long – Term
One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at Garrapata Creek Bridge for bridge.

Highway 1: Postmile 18 – Postmile 11: August 15 – August 19
There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 1 between postmile 18 and postmile 11 for pavement repair work from 9 am to 3 pm.

Highway 1: Torre Canyon Bridge – Fullers Point: August 15 – August 16
There will one lane closure along northbound Highway 1 from Torre Canyon Bridge to Fuller Point for tree work from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Highway 1: Sycamore Draw Bridge – Torre Canyon Bridge: August 17
There will one lane closure along northbound Highway 1 from Sycamore Draw Bridge to Torre Canyon Bridge for tree work from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.
 

Highway 1: Lime Creek Bridge – Esalen: August 18
There will one lane closure along northbound Highway 1 from Lime Creek Bridge to Esalen for tree work from 8:30 am – 2:30 pm.

Highway 1: Ventana Entrance – Nepenthe (North Entrance): August 15 – August 19
One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the entrance to Ventana and the north entrance of Nepenthe for utility work 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Highway 1: Coastlands (Postmile 44.5): Long – Term
One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at Postmile 44.5 at a location known as Coastlands, approximately one mile north of the Henry Miller Library and .8 miles south of the Big Sur Post Office.

The 24/7 signalized controls will be in place dure to construction work to build a retaining wall and enhance drainage infrastructure. Garrapata Creek Bridge for bridge. Travelers can expect delays up to 10 minutes. Message and directional signs will alert motorists in advance of the construction area.

Highway 101: Teague Avenue – Jolon Road (Southbound): August 15 – August 19
One lane closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 between Teague Avenue and Jolon Road south for miscellaneous work along the highway from 7 am to 4 pm.

Highway 101: Front Street: August 15 – August 18
One lane closure will occur along Front Street at Highway 101 for K-rail installation work from 6 am to 6 pm.

Highway 101: State Route 146: August 15 – August 19
There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of southbound Highway 101 at State Route 146 overnight for bridge work from 8 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Broadway: Long-Term
There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of northbound and southbound Highway 101 at Broadway for pavement work from 3 am to 12 am.

Highway 101: Canal Street: Long - Term
There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of southbound Highway 101 at Canal Street for paving operation work from 3 am to 11 pm.

Highway 101: SB Jolon Road: Long - Term
There will be full closure of the on and off ramps of southbound Highway 101 at Jolon Road for paving operation work. From 3 am to 11:59 pm.

Highway 101:  Camp Roberts Rest Areas: Long-Term
There will be full closure of the Camp Roberts Rest Areas on northbound and southbound Highway 101 for work to upgrade the facility from 10 am to 12 pm.

Highway 101: First Street – Jolon Road, King City: Long-Term
There will be one lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 101 from First Street to Jolon Road for roadway excavation and pavement work from 8 am to 4 pm. Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

State Route 146: Highway 101 – Front Street: August 14 – August 19
One-way traffic controls will be in place overnight along eastbound and westbound State Route 146 between Highway 101 and Front Street for work on the bridge from 8 pm to 6 am.

State Route 146: Ramus Road – Highway 101: August 14 – August 18
There will be a moving lane closure along eastbound and westbound State Route 146 overnight between Ramus Road and Highway 101 for striping operation work from 10 pm – 5 am.

State Route 146: Ramus Road – Highway 101: August 15 – August 18
There will be a moving lane closure along eastbound and westbound State Route 146 between Ramus Road and Highway 101 for striping operation work from 7 am – 5 pm.

State Route 146: Ramus Road – San Benito County Line: August 15 – August 18
There will be full closure of eastbound and westbound State Route 146 between Ramus Road and the San Benito County Line for striping operation work from 7 am – 4 pm.

River Road: Fairview Road: August 2– August 31
There will be full closure of River Road at Fairview Road near Gonzales for emergency repair work. Travelers are directed to take Highway 101 south to Arroyo Seco via Fort Romie Road to River Road. Travelers heading north are directed to take Highway 101 north to Gonzales exit 310 to Alta Street via Gonzales River Road to River Road. Message and directional signs will be in place to alert travelers. Travelers should expect up to 20 minutes of additional travel time.

 South Boundary Road: June – October
Due to events occurring at WeatherTech Laguna Seca, South Boundary Road will be closed on the following dates:                         

August 10-14                                   Rolex Pre-Reunion                                                       

August 15-22                                    Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion           

September 5-12                                             Firestone Grand Prix of Monterey                   

October 11-17                                 Velocity Invitational (TBC)                                     

Bardin Road/East Alisal Street: Long-Term
The City of Salinas Bardin Road Safe Routes to School project continues this week with construction work along Bardin Rd/East Alisal Street/Alisal Road from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

The left turn from Bardin Road onto Sconberg Parkway will be eliminated. Traffic is being detoured to Williams Road and Monte Bella Boulevard. The direct connection from Alisal Road to Alisal Street will be eliminated. Truck traffic is being detoured from Alisal Road up Bardin Road to Williams Road to Market Street to Alisal Street. Vehicular traffic will also be impacted at Sycamore Road, Margaret Street, Tampa Street, Fern Street, Cross Avenue, Toro Avenue, Dennis Avenue, Countryside Drive, Afton Road, Argentine Drive.

 Monterey County Road Closures:
There are short-term and long-term road closures in Monterey County due 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-facilities-parks/public-works/road-closures-information

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Caltrans and the CHP reminds 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/