MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, August 17 through Saturday, August 23 – 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: Ventana Entrance: August 18

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at the  Ventana entrance for work along the shoulder of the road from 7:30 am to 6 pm.

Highway 1: Rocky Creek Viaduct – Rocky Creek Bridge: August 18 – August 23

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: Torre Canyon Bridge – Nepenthe (North Entrance): Aug. 19 – Aug. 20

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Torre Canyon Bridge and the north entrance of Nepenthe for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter 5-minute delays.

Highway 1: Nepenthe (North Entrance) – Pfeiffer Ridge Road: August 21

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the north entrance of Nepenthe and Pfeiffer Ridge Road for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter 5-minute delays.

Highway 1: Esalen – Anderson Canyon Bridge: August 22

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the Esalen Institute and Anderson Canyon Bridge for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter 5-minute delays.

Highway 1: Burns Creek Bridge – Anderson Canyon Bridge: August 22

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Burns Creek Bridge and Anderson Canyon Bridge for crack seal operations work from 8:30 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter 15-minute delays.

Highway 1: Big Sur River Inn – Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road: August 19

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the Big Sur River Inn and the Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road for utility work from  9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter 5-minute delays.

Highway 1: Big Sur River Inn: August 19

The right shoulder along southbound Highway 1 at Big Sur River Inn will be closed for utility work from 9 am to 1 pm.

Highway 1: Little Sur River Bridge – Hurricane Point: August 19

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Little Sur River Bridge and Hurricane Point for emergency repair work from 7 am to    3 pm.

Highway 1: Fern Canyon/Corona Road: August 19

One lane closure will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at Fern Canyon/Corona Road for utility work from  9 am to 3 pm.

Highway 1: Anderson Canyon Bridge – Pfeiffer Burns State Park: August 20

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Anderson Canyon Bridge and Pfeiffer Burns State Park for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work  from 8:30 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter 15-minute delays.

Highway 1: Atherton Drive – Oliver Road : August 17 – August 22

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.

Highway 1: Aguajito Road: August 22

There will be full closure of the off ramp along northbound Highway 1 at Aguajito Road for drainage cleaning work from 9 am to 1 pm.

State Route 68: Ragsdale Dr. – State Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey Blvd.) : Aug. 18 – Aug. 20

There will be one lane closure along westbound State Route 68 between Ragsdale Drive and State Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey Boulevard) for utility work from 8 pm to 5 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 of 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: Boronda Road – San Juan Road: August 17 – August 23  

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.

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

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

State Route 68: Torero Drive & Portola Drive: August 2025 – 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 of 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 183: Del Monte Avenue – Sanchez Street: August 18  – August 21

There will be alternating lane closures along northbound and southbound State Route 183 between Del Monte Avenue and Sanchez Street for striping operation from 8 pm – 5 am.

State Route 218: Charles Avenue – Wilson Drive: August 18 – August 22

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: August 18 – August 22

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.

State Route 218: Rosita Road – Work Avenue:  August 22

There will be one lane closures along eastbound at State Route 218 between Rosita Road and Work Avenue for drainage cleaning work from 11 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

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.

Marina: Imjin Parkway

Traffic Update: Imjin Parkway will be closed overnight from California Avenue to Reservation Road from 6:30 pm – 6 am, on Thursday, 21, 2025. The road will be closed to allow the contractor to relocate the concrete barriers and install temporary striping. Upon re-opening on Friday, August 22, 2025, the roadway configuration will be ONE lane in each direction, and all of the roundabouts (Imjin Road, Marina Heights Drive, Abrams Drive, and Preston Drive) will be a SINGE LANE configuration during the duration of the construction.

Traffic Control is in place for your safety!

The recommended speed through roundabouts (during construction) is 15 mph.

·       Abrams Drive (south) – closed between Imjin Parkway and Bunker Hill until early August.

·       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.

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.