MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, August 23  through Saturday, August 29– newest information is in bold text. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1: 1 Mile North of Point Sur Lighthouse – Point Sur Lighthouse: Long Term

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1, beginning one mile north of the Point Sur Lighthouse and ending at the Point Sur Lighthouse for temporary signal slide work. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Fremont Blvd/California Avenue: Long Term

There will be full lane and on-ramp closures along southbound Highway 1 at Fremont Boulevard and California Avenue for roadway excavation work from 12 am to 12 pm.

Highway 1: Rocky Creek Bridge – Rocky Creek Viaduct: Long Term

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Rocky Creek Bridge and Rocky Creek Viaduct for bridge work from 6 am to 6 am.

Highway 1: Big Creek Bridge – Big Creek Vista Point: August 24 – August 28

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between the Big Creek Bridge and the Big Creek Vista Point for miscellaneous  work from 6 am to 4:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Partington Cove – South of Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn (Postmile 42.6): Indefinite

There will be full lane closures along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Partington Cove and South of Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn (Postmile 42.6) due to the fire.

State Route 68: Presidio Boulevard – Samuel F B Morse Drive: August 23 – August 28

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Presidio Boulevard and Samuel F B Morse Drive for drainage work from 8 am to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 68: Samuel F B Morse Drive - Scenic Drive: August 23 – August 28

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Samuel F B Morse Drive and Scenic Drive for drainage work from 8 pm to 5 am.

State Route 68: Scenic Drive #2 – Josselyn Canyon Road: August 23 – August 28

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Scenic Drive #2 and Josselyn Canyon Road for drainage work from 8 pm to 5 am.

State Route 68: Josselyn Canyon Road – Buena Vista Lane: August 23 – August 28

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Josselyn Canyon Road and Buena Vista Lane for drainage work from 8 am to 5 am.

State Route 68: Blue Larkspur Lane – Bit Road: August 23 – August 28

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Blue Larkspur Lane and Bit Road for drainage work from 8 pm to 5 am.

State Route 68: Blue Larkspur Lane – Bit Road: August 25 – August 28

There will be one lane closure along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Blue Larkspur Lane and Bit Road for tree removal work from 9 am to 3 pm.

State Route 68: Olmsted Road – Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey): August 24 – August 27

There will be one lane closure along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Olmsted Road and Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey) for tree removal work from 9 am to 5 pm.

Highway 101: Hobson Avenue – Teague Avenue: Long Term

There will be one lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Hobson Avenue and Teague Avenue for pavement work from 8 am to 6 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

 Highway 101: Esperanza Road – Spence Road: August 23 – August 24

There will be lane and shoulder closures along northbound Highway 101 between Esperanza Road and Spence Road for drainage work from 9 pm to 5 am.

Highway 101: Gould Road – Sanborn Road: August 23 – August 28

There will be a lane, median, and shoulder closures along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Gould Road and Sanborn Road for drainage work from 7 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Ralph Lane – Route 156: August 23

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Ralph Lane and Route 156 for vegetation control work from 8 pm to 4 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 101: Thorne Road – Elm Avenue: August 23

Traffic breaks will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Thorne Road and Elm Avenue for electrical work from 4 am to 10 am. Travelers may encounter a 4-minute delay.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Oak Avenue: August 23 – August 28

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound and southbound Highway 101 along Route 101 and Oak Avenue for pavement work from 7 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Walnut Avenue: August 23 – August 28

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound and southbound Highway 101 along Route 101 and Walnut Avenue for pavement work from 7 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Livingston Road/El Camino Real: August 23 – August 28

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound and southbound Highway 101 along Route 101 and Livingston Road/El Camino Real for pavement work from 7 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Arroyo Seco Road: August 23 – August 28

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound and southbound Highway 101 along Route 101 and Arroyo Seco Road for pavement repair work from 7 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 101: Sanborn Road – Sherwood Drive: August 24 – August 28

There will be lane, median, and shoulder closures along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Sanborn Road and Sherwood Drive for drainage work from 7 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Blackie Road/Reese Circle – San Miguel Canyon Road: August 24 – August 25

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Blackie Road/Reese Circle and San Miguel Canyon Road for vegetation control from 8 pm to 4 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 101: Pesante Road – Mallory Canyon Road: August 24 – August 28

There will be lane closures along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Pesante Road and Mallory Canyon Road for tree work from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Alisal Road – West Laurel Drive: August 25 – August 28

There will be lane, median, and shoulder closures along northbound Highway 101 between Alisal Road and West Laurel Drive for drainage work from 8 pm to 5 am.

Highway 101: Vierra Canyon Road – Mallory Canyon Road: August 25 – August 26

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Vierra Canyon Road and Mallory Canyon Road for vegetation control from 8 pm to 4 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 101: Camphora Gloria Road – Southbound Route 101: August 25 – August 26

The on-ramp lane will be closed along southbound Highway 101 between Camphora Gloria Road and Southbound Route 101 for drainage cleaning work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: San Miguel Canyon Road – Moro Road: August 26 – August 27

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between San Miguel Canyon Road and Moro Road for vegetation control from 8 pm to 4 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 101: Southbound Route 101 – Route 146: August 26 – August 27

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along southbound Highway 101 between Southbound Route 101 and Route 146 for pavement work from 8 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Hudson Road – Airport Boulevard: August 27 – August 28

There will be a moving lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Hudson Road and Airport Boulevard for sweeping operation work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Messick Road North – Echo Valley Road: August 27 – August 28

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Messick Road North – Echo Valley Road for vegetation control work from 8 pm to 4 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 101: Southbound Route 101 – West Laurel Drive: August 27

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along Highway 101 between Southbound Route 101 and West Laurel Drive for sign work from 9 am to 1 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 146: Highway 101 – Fabry Road: August 24 – August 28

The right shoulder along eastbound and westbound State Route 146 will be closed between Highway 101 and Fabry Road for utility work from 8 am to 5 pm.

State Route 183: Poole Street - Pajaro Street: Long Term

The right shoulder will be closed along southbound State Route 183 between Poole Street and Pajaro Street for roadway excavation work from 10 am to 11 pm.

State Route 183: Sanchez Street - Preston Street: Long Term

The right shoulder will be closed along southbound State Route 183 between Sanchez Street and Preston Street for roadway excavation work from 10 am to 11 pm.

State Route 183: Monterey Street/Palm Street – Wood Street/Haro Street: Long Term

The right shoulder will be closed along northbound State Route 183 between Monterey Street/Palm Street and Wood Street/Haro Street for roadway excavation from 7 am to 11 pm.

State Route 183: Monterey Street/Palm Street: Long Term

There will be full closure of all lanes along Monterey Street/Palm Street at State Route 183 for roadway excavation work from 9 am to 12 pm.

State Route 183: Speegle Street – Route 183: July 6 – October 31

There will be full closure of all lanes along northbound Speegle Street at State Route 183 for roadway excavation work from 10 am to 12 pm.

State Route 183: Del Monte Avenue: August 23 – August 28

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Del Monte Avenue at State Route 1 for electrical work from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 218: Charles Avenue – Wilson Drive: Long Term

There will be lane and sidewalk closure along eastbound State Route 218 between Charles Avenue and Wilson Drive for curb/gutter/sidewalk work from 7 am to 12 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

 Prunedale – San Lucas: Long Term

There will be intermittent ramp and lane closures along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Prunedale and San Lucas for drainage culvert upgrades. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Sand City: Playa Avenue / California Avenue Intersection: August 10 – August 30, 2026

The westbound right-turn lane on Playa Ave. will be closed between Del Monte Blvd. and the Edgewater Shopping Center entrance. Westbound traffic will be restricted to one lane, and the north sidewalk will be closed. Pedestrians will be guided to follow the detour signs and use the south sidewalk.

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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-ihttps://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-i-z/public-works-facilities-parks/public-works/road-closures-informationz/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/

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.