MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, October 26 through Saturday, November 1 – newest information is in bold text. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.   

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: Full Overnight Closure of Highway 1 South of Rocky Creek Bridge: October 26

Caltrans will implement a full overnight closure of Highway 1, approximately two miles south of Rocky Creek Bridge, on Sunday night, October 26, starting at 10:00 pm. The highway will reopen on Monday morning, October 27, at 6:00 am.  

Highway 1: NB Route 1 – NB 1 off-ramp to IMJIN Parkway: October 26 – October 31

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound Highway 1 between NB Route 1 and NB 1 Off-ramp to IMJIN Parkway for striping operations from 8:30 pm to 6 am.

Highway 1: SB Route 1 – SB 1 off-ramp to IMJIN Parkway: October 26 – October 31

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along southbound Highway 1 between SB Route 1 and SB 1 Off-ramp to IMJIN Parkway for striping operations from 8:30 pm to 6 am.

Highway 1: Big Sur River Inn – Point Sur Lighthouse: October 27 – October 31

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Big Sur River Inn and Point Sur Lighthouse for emergency work along the right shoulder from 7:30 am to 5 pm.

Highway 1: Big Sur River Inn – Point Sur Naval Facility: October 27 – October 31

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Big Sur River Inn and Point Sur Naval Facility for emergency work from 7:30 am to 5 pm.

Highway 1: Little Sur River Bridge – Hurricane Point: October 26 – October 27

There will be full closure of northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Little Sur River Bridge and Hurricane Point for emergency repair work from 10 pm to 6 am.

Highway 1: Rocky Creek Viaduct – Rocky Creek Bridge: October 27 – November 1

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the Rocky Creek Viaduct and Rocky Creek Bridge for miscellaneous work from 6 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter 15-minute delays.

Highway 1: Atherton Drive – Oliver Road: October 26 – October 31

There will be alternating lane closures along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Atherton Drive and Oliver Road for gas line work along the right shoulder from 8 pm to 6 am.

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: Crazy Horse Canyon Road – Dunbarton Road (North): October 25 – November 1    

There will be lane, median, and shoulder closures along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Crazy Horse Canyon Road and Dunbarton Road (North) for drainage work from 7 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 20-minute delay.

Highway 101: Boronda Road – San Juan Road: October 27 – November 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, striping, and other miscellaneous work from 7 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 20-minute delay.

Highway 101: NB Route 101 – NB 101 Off-ramp to Fairview Ave.: October 26 - October 31

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound Highway 101 between NB Route 101 and NB 101 Off-ramp to Fairview Avenue for striping operation from 8 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Alvarado/San Bernardo – Los Lobos Road: October 27

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Alvarado/San Bernardo and Los Lobos Road for drainage cleaning from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – Airport Blvd: October 29 - October 31

There will be closure of the off-ramp along southbound Highway 101 between SB Route 101 and Airport Blvd for utility work from 7 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: East Market Street – Alisal Road: October 30 - October 31

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between East Market Street and Alisal Road for emergency vegetation control work from 7 pm to 5 am.

Highway 101: East Market Street – SB Route 101: October 30 - October 31

There will be full closure of the on-ramp along southbound Highway 101 between East Market Street and SB Route 101 for emergency vegetation control work from 7 pm to 5 am.

Highway 101: Camp Roberts Rest Area – North Bradley: October 28 – October 30

There will be one lane, median, and shoulder closure along northbound Highway 101 between the Camp Roberts Rest Area and North Bradley for core drilling work from 8 am to 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 183: Clark Street – Villa Street: October 28

There will be one lane closure along southbound State Route 183 between Clark Street and Villa Street for utility work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 183: Espinosa Slough Bridge – Espinosa Road: October 30 – October 31

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound State Route 183 between Espinosa Slough Bridge and Espinosa Road for utility work from 9 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Marina: Del Monte Boulevard from Palm Avenue to Reindollar Avenue

One southbound lane of Del Monte Boulevard between Palm Avenue and Reindollar Avenue in Marina will be closed until late November 2025 for construction of the MST SURF project.

Visit MST SURF! To sign up for updates: https://mst.org/about-mst/planning-development/surf-updates/

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

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.

Motorists are urged to exercise caution in the construction zone and to follow all posted signage and flagger instructions for the safety of both workers and the public.

The Elkhorn Slough National Research Reserve is open to visitors and can be accessed through the southern portion of the closure located at the intersection of Elkhorn Road and Walker Valley Road.

For updates on this and other road projects, visit the Monterey County Public Works website https:// www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/public-works-facilities-parks/public-works/road- closures- information.

Salinas: Roosevelt Street: Kern Street – North Pearl Street: October  –  December

There will be partial road closures along Roosevelt Street, between Kern and North Pearl Street for main water replacement work by California Water Service from 8 am to 4 pm, Monday- Friday.

Salinas: Laurel Road: Davis Road – Bardin Way: September  –  December

The City of Salinas will conduct roadway (demolition, paving, striping, and pavement marking) improvements on Laurel Rd from Davis to Constitution & Wiren Rd, Sky Pl, Green St, Cortez St, Acosta St & Bardin Way.

Daytime work hours are 8:30 am – 4 pm, Monday – Friday. Nighttime  work hours are 6 pm to 7 am, Sunday-Thursday. During work hours, access to driveways and/or streets may be limited, and delays may be experienced. Emergency access will be maintained at all times.

All work zones will be secured at the end of each shift for  safety. During non-working hours, the road will be open to two-way traffic. Please respect No Parking signs and barricades as parking will be limited in the work zones. Please follow signs indicating any changes or detours for vehicle, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic.

Marina:  Imjin Parkway:  October 27 – October 31

There will be full and partial closures along Imjin Parkway in Marina for paving, utility, and concrete work between 7 am and 4 pm from October 27 through October 31.  Travelers should expect detours, lane restrictions and possible delays throughout the work zone.

Monday, October 27, through Friday, October 31:  Abrams Drive will be closed between Bunker Hill Drive and Imjin Parkway.

Monday, October 27: The westbound direction of Imjin Parkway will be closed at Reservation, the Preston Drive roundabout, and partially closed at the Abrams Drive roundabout.  The roundabouts at Marina Heights and Imjin Road will remain open.

Tuesday, October 28:  The westbound direction of Imjin Parkway will be closed at Reservation, the Preston Drive restricted to just eastbound, and Abrams Drive roundabouts.  The roundabout at Marina Heights will be open until approximately 11:00 am.  The roundabout at Imjin Road will remain open.

Wednesday, October 29:  The westbound direction of Imjin Parkway will be closed at Reservation. The Abrams Drive and Marina Heights roundabouts will be restricted to eastbound.  The roundabout at Preston Drive is open and Imjin Road will be restricted to eastbound.

Thursday, October 30:  The eastbound direction of Imjin Parkway will be closed at California, the Imjin Road roundabout will be closed.  The roundabouts at Preston Drive, Abrams Drive and Marina Heights will remain open.

Friday, October 31:  The eastbound direction of Imjin Parkway will be closed at California, the Imjin Road and Marina Heights roundabouts, and closed at the Abrams Drive roundabout after 10 am.

The roadway configuration is  ONE lane in each direction, and all roundabouts (Imjin Road, Marina Heights Drive, Abrams Drive, and Preston Drive) will be a SINGE LANE configuration during the duration of the construction.

PLEASE BE ALERT!

Recommended speed through roundabouts (during construction) is 15 MPH.

The enforceable speed limit through the construction zone is 25 MPH.

TIPS FOR DRIVING ROUNDABOUTS:

VEHICLES IN THE ROUNDABOUT HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY

VEHICLES MERGING INTO THE ROUNDABOUT: CHECK FOR CROSSING PEDESTRIANS

YIELD TO VEHICLES IN THE ROUNDABOUT AND MERGE SAFELY

Traffic Control is in place for your safety!

·       Imjin Parkway to Reservation Road-double right turn has been reduced to one lane.

·       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. Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide is expected to reopen to through traffic by the end of March 2026.

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.