MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, February 8,  through Saturday, February 14– 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: Northbound Route 1 – Casa Verde Way:  February 9

There will be closure of the off-ramp lane along northbound Highway 1 between NB Route 1 and Casa Verde Way for litter removal from 7 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

 

Highway 1: Pepperwood Gulch – Silver Spur Creek: February 9     

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Pepperwood Gulch and Silver Spur Creek for utility work from 8 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.   

 

Highway 1: Big Sur River Inn – Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road: February 9 – February 11      

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Big Sur River Inn and Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road for emergency work from 7 am to 5 pm.

 

Highway 1: Start at 0.2 miles south of Chimney Slide – End at Limekiln Creek Bridge:  February 10 – February 11   

One lane and shoulder closure will occur along southbound Highway 1 between 0.2 miles south of Chimney Slide and Limekiln Creek Bridge for core drilling from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.   

 

Highway 1: Iris Canyon Road: February 10    

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

 

Highway 1: Stuart Avenue – Salmon Creek Ranger Station: February 12     

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Stuart Avenue and Salmon Creek Ranger Station for shoulder work from 8 am to 3:15 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-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: Laureles Grade – San Benancio Road: February 9 – February 11

There will be closure of the right shoulder along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Laureles Grade and San Benancio Road for utility work (potholing) from 8:30 am to 4 pm.  

 

State Route 68: Spreckles Boulevard – Route 101 (John Street): February 11 

There will be a moving lane closure along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Spreckles Blvd and Route 101 (John Street) for striping operation work from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

 

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – SB West Laurel Drive:  February 9 – February 12

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: Jolon Road (Bradley) – Route 101: February 9 – February 11

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Jolon Road (Bradley) and Route 101 for utility work (potholing) from 8 pm to 5 am.

 

Highway 101: North Bradley – Jolon Road (Bradley): February 9 – February 10

There will be one lane closure along Highway 101 between Jolon Road (Bradley) and Route 101 for utility work (potholing) from 8 pm to 5 am.

 

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – SB Jolon Road (Bradley): February 10 – February 11

There will be closure of the off-ramp lane along southbound Highway 101 between SB Route 101 and SB Jolon Road (Bradley) for utility work (potholing) from 8 pm to 5 am.

 

Highway 101: Main Street/Chular Street – Airport Boulevard:  February 9

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Main Street/Chular Street and Airport Blvd for core drilling from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

 

Highway 101: Hobson Avenue – Teague Avenue: February 9 – February 10

One lane and shoulder closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 between Hobson Avenue and Teague Avenue for drainage cleaning work from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.   

 

Highway 101: Tustin Road – San Miguel Canyon Road: February 10 – February 11     

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

 

Highway 101: Alvarado/San Bernardo – Los Lobos Road: February 11

One lane and shoulder closure will occur along northbound Highway 101 between Alvarado/San Berardo and Los Lobos Road for guardrail repair work from 8 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.   

 

Highway 101: Central Avenue – Jolon Road (Southbound): February 11 

One lane and shoulder closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 between Central Avenue and Jolon Road (Southbound) for drainage cleaning work from 8:30 am to 2:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.   

 

State Route 183: Poole Street – Salinas Street: February 9 – February 11  

There will be closure of the right shoulder along southbound State Route 183 between Poole Street and Salinas Street for utility work from 9 am to 4 pm.  

 

Marina: Palm Avenue – Marina Drive: February 9

There will be closure of a section of Palm Avenue between Marina Drive and Del Monte Boulevard for asphalt paving from 7 am to 3:30 pm.

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

 

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/

Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide has reopened to through traffic as of January 14, 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.