MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, November 30 through Saturday, December 5 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: .25 Miles South of Point Lobos Entrance – Point Lobos: Dec. 1 – Dec. 3

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between .25 miles south of the Point Lobos State Park entrance to Point Lobos for vegetation control from 8:30 am to 3 :30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Limekiln Creek State Park –Rain Rocks:  December 2 – December 6

One lane and shoulder closure will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the south end of Limekiln Creek, near the start of the Limekiln Creek State Park and end just north of Rain Rocks for core drilling work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Oliver Road – Carmel River Bridge:  December 1 – December 5

The right shoulder will be closed along southbound Highway 1 between Oliver Road and the Carmel River Bridge for utility from 8 am to 4 pm.

Highway 1: Casa Verde Way: December 6

The on ramp and right shoulder  along northbound Highway 1 at Casa Verde Way will be closed for tree work from 8 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 20-minute delay.

 Highway 1: Ocean Avenue:  December 2 – December 4

The right turn lane along southbound Highway 1 at Ocean Avenue will be closed for asphalt paving work  from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-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.

Highway 101: Crazy Horse Canyon Road – San Juan: December 3 – December 5    

There will be median, lane, and ramp closures  along northbound Highway 101 between Crazy Horse Canyon Road and Dunbarton Road for grinding, paving and miscellaneous work from 9 an to 2 pm.

Highway 101: Dunbarton Road (South): December 1  - December 4

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 at Dunbarton Road South for utility work from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Main Street/Chualar Street: December 2  - December 3

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 at Main Street/Chualar Street for drainage cleaning work from 9 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Airport Boulevard  – Esperanza Road: December 2 – December 5    

There will be a lane, median, shoulder and left turn closure along  southbound Highway 101 between Airport Boulevard and Esperanza Road for utility pot holing 9 pm to 5 am.

State Route 183: Espinosa Road at the Railroad Tracks: December 3 – December 5

There will be complete closure of Espinosa Road at the railroad tracks along State Route 183 for Union Pacific to conduct major repair work. Informational Changeable Message Signs Boards will be in place a minimum of 7 days prior to start of the closure.

State Route 183: Villa Street – Clark  Street: December 1 – December 2

There will be one  lane closure along northbound and southbound  State Route 183 between Monterey Street/Palm Street and Crane Street for striping operation work from 9 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 183: Monterey St./Palm St. – Crane  Street: December 1 – December 5

There will be one  lane closure along northbound and southbound  State Route 183 between Monterey Street/Palm Street and Crane Street for striping operation work from 8 pm to 5 am.

State Route 183: Crane Street – Washington Street: December 1 – December 5

There will be one lane closure along northbound and southbound State Route 183 between Crane Street and Washington Street for striping operation work from 8 pm to 5 am.

State Route 218: Wilson Drive: December 1 – December 5

The right shoulder along eastbound State Route 218 at Wilson Drive will be closed for curb/gutter/sidewalk walk from 7 am to 4 pm.

Marina: Imjin Parkway: November 24 – December 5

Daytime work includes:

▪ Continue planting landscape materials (native plants and trees).

▪ Continue working on list items to achieve project completion.

▪ Place remaining concrete in median areas on Abrams Drive (south).

▪ Continue layout for permanent pavement striping and markings.

 No night shift work is anticipated.

TRAFFIC UPATE:

PLEASE BE ALERT!

Pay attention to the delineators marking the edge of the traveled lane.

Not all pavement areas are open to traffic. Construction work and/or equipment move into and out of areas that are closed to traffic.

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:

o   Check for crossing pedestrians!

o   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.

 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 January 2026.

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

Due to inclement weather, the County of Monterey has moved construction on the 2nd stage of the Roundabout project at Carmel Valley Road and Laureles Grade, from November 24-26 to Monday December 1st and Tuesday December 2nd. Unanticipated rainfall may prompt further delays. The work will still occur between 6:30 AM to 8:00 PM. 30-minute traffic delays are expected, please plan accordingly.

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.

Normal project work hours are weekdays from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm.

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

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.

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.