MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, July 5 through Saturday, July 11– 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: Postmile 53.30 – Postmile 54.3: April – July

One-way traffic controls will be in place along southbound Highway 1 between Postmile 53.3 and Postmile 54.3 for slide and temporary signal work.

Highway 1: Fremont Blvd/California Avenue: June 6 - August 5

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

Highway 1: Big Creek Vista Point – Big Creek Bridge: July 6

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Big Creek Vista Point and Big Creek Bridge for miscellaneous work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Rocky Creek Bridge – Rocky Creek Viaduct: May 29 – August 31

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: Ventana Entrance – Nepenthe (North Entrance): July 2 - August 2

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Ventana Entrance and Nepenthe (North Entrance) for electrical work from 7 am to 5 pm.

Highway 1: Fern Canyon/Corona Road - Yankee Point Dr (North): July 6 - July 9

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Fern Canyon/Corona Road and Yankee Point Drive (North) for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 1: Ocean Avenue: July 6 - July 7

There will be closure of the left turn lane and right turn lane along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at Ocean Avenue for pavement work from 9 am to 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 1: Little Sur River Bridge - Hurricane Point: July 7

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Little Sur River Bridge and Hurricane Point for emergency work from 10 am to 3 pm.

Highway 1: Route 156 - Santa Cruz County Line: July 8

There will be a moving lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Route 156 and Santa Cruz County line for pavement marker replacement work from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Yankee Point Drive (North) - Arroyo Del Mar: July 10

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Yankee Point Drive (North) and Arroyo Del Mar for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 68: Blanco Road – San Joaquin Street: July 7 – July 8

There will be one lane closure along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Blanco Road and San Joaquin Street for survey work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 68: Sunset Drive: July 8

The right shoulder will be closed along westbound State Route 68 at Sunset Drive for survey work from 9 am to 3 pm.

 Highway 101: Jolon Road – Central Avenue: July 6 - July 9

There will be alternating lane closures along northbound Highway 101 between Jolon Road and Central Avenue for AC paving and pavement work from 8 am to 6 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 101: Jolon Road – Lagomarsino Avenue: Long-Term   

Daytime and Overnight Lane Closures will occur along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Jolon Road and undercrossing near King City to just north of Lagomarsino Ave. near Greenfield for grinding and paving work Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm and overnight from 8 pm to 6 am.

The on and off-ramps of Jolon Rd. will intermittently be closed in both directions of US 101 as paving work in that area takes place.

Message and directional signs will alert travelers in advance of the areas under traffic control. Please allow for extra time for your travels through the area.

Highway 101: Hobson Avenue – Teague Avenue: June 29 – August 31

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

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – SB Broadway: July 6 - July 10

The off-ramp lane will be closed along southbound Highway 101 between Southbound Route 101 and Southbound Broadway for utility work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Mallory Canyon Road – Tustin Road: July 6

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between Mallory Canyon Road and Tustin Road for guardrail repair work from 9 am to 12 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 101: Route 183 (North Main Street) – West Laurel Drive: July 7

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Route 183 (North Main Street) and West Laurel Drive for guardrail repair work from 9 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 101: Route 146 - Arroyo Seco Road: July 8

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between Route 146 and Arroyo Seco Road for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: East Market Street – Route 68 (John Street): July 8

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between East Market Street and Route 68 (John Street) for guardrail repair work from 9 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 101: Alta Street/Old State Road: July 9 

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 101 at Alta Street/Old State Road for pavement repair work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Sanborn Road – Airport Boulevard: July 9

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between Sanborn Road and Airport Boulevard fir guardrail repair work from 9 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Dunbarton Road (North) – Echo Valley Road: July 10

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between Dunbarton Road (North) and Echo Valley Road for guardrail repair work from 9 am to 1 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

State Route 156: Cathedral Oak Road – Oak Hills Drive: July 6

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound State Route 156 between Cathedral Oak Road and Oak Hills Drive for guardrail repair work from 12 pm to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

State Route 183: Speegle Street – Route 1: July 6 – October 31

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

State Route 183: Poole Street - Pajaro Street: July 6 - October 31

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: July 6 - October 31

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: Del Monte Avenue - Route 1: July 6 - July 10

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound State Route 183 between Del Monte Avenue and Route 1 for electrical work from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 183: Monterey Street/Palm Street – Wood Street/Haro Street: May 15 – August 31

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: May 18 – August 31

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 218: Charles Avenue – Wilson Drive: June 26 – September 25

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 12pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Carmel Valley Road Resurfacing Project: June 29 – October 31

Traffic control measures such as lane closure and one-lane reversible traffic control will be in place during construction between Carmel Rancho Boulevard and Via Petre for pavement repair work from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and with some night work between 7 pm to 5 am.

Construction work will be suspended, and all work areas will be cleared during the following dates:

·        Friday, July 3, 2026 – July 6, 2026: Fourth of July Holiday Weekend

·        Wednesday, August 5, 2026 – Monday, August 17, 2026: Monterey Car Week Event

Vierra Canyon Road Overlay Project: June 22 – July 17

Traffic controls will be in place between Oak Road and Matterhorn Place for asphalt removal and replacement from 7 am to 4 pm. Access to residents may be impacted during construction hours and residents should expect delays.

 

Old Stage Road Full Depth Reclamation/Overlay Project: June 22 – July 28

There will be full closure of Old Stage Road between Alisal Road and Calle El Rosario for pavement reconstruction. Traffic will detour northly through Zabala Road.

 

Access will be provided to local residents living within the work zone to get to their homes. In the event of an emergency, first responders will be afforded priority through the work zone.

 

San Benancio Road Construction Project: June 17 – July 10

There will be a road closure between Troy Lane and the intersection of San Benancio and Corral De Tierra Road for road reconstruction from 7 am to 4:30 pm.

 

The road will be closed to through traffic while crews are actively working. The road will be closed daily from 7 am to 11:45 am and from 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm. Traffic will be detoured through Corral De Tierra Road.

Marina: SURF! Busway: June 1 – June 30

Intermittent lane closures will occur along a section of Playa Avenue between California Avenue and Del Monte Boulevard for night work from 8 pm to 6 am. Traffic impacts will be minimal.

Marina: Imjin Parkway: Long – Term

There will be closure of the lane next to the median curb in segments between roundabouts for median work starting June 15.

The roundabout artwork installations will require the closure of the inside lane of each roundabout while the artwork panels are set.

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

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.