MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, August 9  through Saturday, August 15– 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: Ventana Entrance – Nepenthe (North Entrance): Long Term

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

 Highway 1: Just South of Lucia Lodge –Turnout South of Vicente Creek: August 12

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between just south of Lucia Lodge and the turnout south of Vicente Creek for pavement repair  work from 6:45 am to 12:15  pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Lucia Lodge –Turnout South of Vicente Creek: August 13

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between  Lucia  and the turnout south of Vicente Creek for pavement repair  work from 6:45 am to 12:15  pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Big Creek Bridge – Big Creek Vista Point: August 10 – August 14

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.

State Route 68: Postmile 12.51: August 11

The right shoulder will be closed along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 at postmile 12.51 for electrical work  from 1:15 pm to 5 pm.

 State Route 68: John Street/Main Street – Monterey Street: August 13 – August 14

There will be one lane closure along eastbound State Route 68 between John Street/Main Street and Monterey Street  for utility work from 7 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

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: Gould Road – State Route 68 (John Street): August 9 – August 12

There will be a lane, median, and shoulder closures along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Gould Road and State Route 68 (John Street) for roadway excavation work from 9 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 101: Los Lobos Road – Jolon Road (Bradley): August 11 - August 14

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between Los Lobos Road and Jolon Road (Bradley) for vegetation control work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay. 

State Route 146: Highway 101 – Pinnacles Road/Metz Road: 10 - August 14

The right shoulder along eastbound and westbound State Route 146 will be closed between Highway 101 and Pinnacles Road/Metz 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: Del Monte Avenue - Route 1: August 9 – August 14

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: Preston Street – Crane Street 1: August 9 – August 14

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound State Route 183 between Preston Street  and Crane Street for utility  work from 8 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

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: Preston  Street – State Route 1: August 9 – August 14

There will be full closure of all lanes along northbound State Route 183 between Preston Street and State Route 1 for  roadway excavation work from 8 pm to 5 am.

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.