MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, July 28 through Saturday, August 3 – newest information is in bold text. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1: Turnout South of Vincente Creek –  Turnout South of Lime Creek:  Long – Term 

There will be full closure of northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the turnout south of Vincente Creek and the turnout south of Lime Creek due to emergency repair work.

Highway 1: Rocky Creek Bridge: July 28– August 1      

Travelers will encounter intermittent delays of up to one hour along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at Rocky Creek Bridge for emergency repair work near the bridge from 10 pm to 6 am.

Highway 1: Santa Cruz County: Buena Vista Bridge – Rio Del Mar Bridge: July 28 – August 1      

Overnight lane and ramp closures will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between 0.9 miles north of the Buena Vista Bridge and Rio Del Mar Bridge for paving work from 9 pm to 5 am on Sundays, and 7:30 pm to 5 am, Monday -Thursday. No ramp or lane closures will be in effect between Friday at 6 am and Sunday at 9 pm. Travelers may expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

 State Route 68: Pajaro Street – Soledad Street: July 30 – July 31  

One lane closure will occur along eastbound State Route 68 (South Main Street) for utility work from 9 am to 3 pm.

 State Route 68: Torero Drive: July 12 – October 1  

There will be a temporary partial closure of Torero Drive at Bravo Court for the “Toro Park Cut Through Traffic Pilot Project.” The closure will block southbound traffic on Torero Drive from entering Highway 68. Signs and electronic messaging are posted in Toro Park, along Portola Drive, and Highway 68 to direct motorists.

 Highway 101: Boronda Road – San Juan Road: July 28 – August 1  

There will be alternating lane closures along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Boronda Road and San Juan Road for median, guardrail, drainage and grinding work from 7 pm to 6 am.

State Route 68: Pajaro Street – Soledad Street: July 30 – July 31  

One lane closure will occur along eastbound State Route 68 (South Main Street) for utility work from 9 am to 3 pm.

 State Route 68: Torero Drive: July 12 – October 1  

There will be a temporary partial closure of Torero Drive at Bravo Court for the “Toro Park Cut Through Traffic Pilot Project.” The closure will block southbound traffic on Torero Drive from entering Highway 68. Signs and electronic messaging are posted in Toro Park, along Portola Drive, and Highway 68 to direct motorists.

 Highway 101: Boronda Road – San Juan Road: July 28 – August 1  

There will be alternating lane closures along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Boronda Road and San Juan Road for median, guardrail, drainage and grinding work from 7 pm to 6 am.

There will also be full closure of the on and off ramps along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Boronda Road and San Juan Road from 7 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Broadway – Arroyo Seco Road: July 31  

There will be a moving lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Broadway and Arroyo Seco Road for spraying operation work from 9:30 am to 3 pm.

State Route 156: Geil Street Pedestrian Overcrossing: Long – Term      

There will be a full closure of the State Route 156/Geil Street Pedestrian Overcrossing for enhancements which includes an art mural, landscaping, fencing, lighting, and sidewalk work. A temporary pedestrian access route will be provided during the closure and an approximate additional 30-minute walk time is to be expected. Detour signs will assist in guiding the course.

State Route 183: Market Circle – Del Monte Avenue: July 28 – August 1

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound State Route 183 between Market Circle and Del Monte Avenue for striping operation work from 8 pm to 6 am.

State Route 183: Pajaro Street – Salinas Street: July 30 – August 1

One lane closure will occur along southbound State Route 183 between Pajaro Street and Salinas Street for utility work from 7 pm to 5 am.

State Route 218: Del Monte Boulevard – Fremont Street: July 29 – July 31

There will be closure of one lane, right shoulder, and sidewalk along westbound State Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey Boulevard) for curb/gutter/sidewalk work from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

 State Route 218: Dey Rey Gardens Drive – Ryan Ranch Road: July 29 – August 1

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey Boulevard) between Del Rey Gardens Drive and Ryan Ranch Road for utility work from 7 pm to 6 am.

 State Route 218: Carlton Drive – Post Mile  1.00 Southeast of Via Verde: July 29 – July 31

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey Boulevard) between Carlton Drive and Post Mile 1.00 southwest of Via Verde  for utility work from 9 am to 4 pm.

Marina: California Avenue: Marina Heights Drive – Imjin Parkway: Long -Term

There will be closure of the northbound lane of California Avenue between Imjin Parkway and Marina Heights Drive for emergency utility work from 8:30 am and 4:30 pm. The lane closure for work in the evening will be from 7 pm to 6 am effective August 5th. Motorists are advised to follow the detour signs.

Marina: Imjin Parkway

Phase 1 construction work continues during the day on Imjin Parkway for approximately 13 months. Please be aware that there is still only one lane for travel in each direction between Imjin Road and Reservation Road and the speed limit is 25 mph. Preston Drive will be closed at Imjin Parkway until August 2024.

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Please the following information:

1.     Preston Drive -there is no access to the Preston Drive/Imjin Parkway intersection while we construct a portion of the roundabout. The intersection is expected to re-open in August 2024. A detour to access Preston Drive via Abrams Drive is posted.

2.     Abrams Drive - access to Abrams Drive remains open.

3.     Marina Heights - access to Marina Heights Drive remains open.

4.     Imjin Road - access to Imjin Road remains open.

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.

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: Blanco, Reservation and River Roads: May 28 – July 30

Lane closures and one-lane reversible traffic control will be in place along the following Monterey County roads for pavement repair work from 7 am to 5 pm:

·       Blanco Road, from Davis Road to Luther Way

·       Reservation Road, from Davis Road to Portola Drive

·       Reservation Road, from East Garrison Drive to Panziera Road

·       River Road, From 1.3 miles west of Chualar River Road to 2.6 miles west of Chualar River Road

The public is advised to use alternate routes.

Monterey County: Davis Road (Hitchcock Road – Reservation Road): June - September

Davis Road will be closed between Hitchcock Road and Reservation Road for utility relocation work from 7 am – 5:30 pm. Monday – Saturday. This work is in preparation for the Davis Road Bridge Replacement and Road Widening Project by the County of Monterey Public Works, Facilities & Parks Department. Information about the project can be found on the County’s Facebook or X(Twitter) accounts or one of the following links:

Davis Road Bridge Replacement and Road Widening Project | County of Monterey, CA

Road Traffic Advisories, Closures & Information | County of Monterey, CA

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 the 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/