MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, May 10 through Saturday, May 16– 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: May 06 – June 05

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

Highway 1: Molera Road - Nashua Road: May 10 – May 15

There will be lane, shoulder, and full closure of the on ramp along northbound Highway 1 between Molera Road and Nashua Road for emergency work from 7 pm to 7 am. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay. 

Highway 1: Soda Springs - Redwood Gulch: May 11 – May 13

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Soda Springs and Redwood Gulch for slope clearing work from 8 am to 3:30 pm.  Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay. 

Highway 1: Bixby Creek Bridge - Palo Colorado: May 11 – May 15

The right shoulder will be closed along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Bixby Creek Bridge and Palo Colorado for shoulder work from 7 am to 5 pm. 

Highway 1: Granite Canyon Bridge: May 11 – May 14

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along southbound Highway 1 at Granite Canyon Bridge for bridge work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Big Sur Library - Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road (Postmile 48.76 - Postmile 49.26): May 13 

The right shoulder and bike lane will be closed along northbound Highway 1 between Big Sur Library and Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road for utility work from 12 pm to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay. 

Highway 1: Deetjens Big Sur Inn - Ventana Entrance (Postmile 43.67 - Postmile 44.17): May 13

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Deetjens Big Sur Inn and Ventana Entrance for utility work from 8 am to 1 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 1: Stuart Avenue - Pepperwood Gulch (Postmile 0.97 - Postmile 0.3): May 14

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

Highway 1: Rocky Creek Bridge - Palo Colorado (Postmile 60.965 - Postmile 61.465): May 15

The right shoulder and bike lane will be closed along northbound Highway 1 between Rocky Creek Bridge and Palo Colorado for utility work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay. 

Highway 1: Rocky Creek Bridge - Palo Colorado (Postmile 60.133 - Postmile 60.613): May 15

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Rocky Creek Bridge and Palo Colorado for utility work from 8 am to 12 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay. 

State Route 68: Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey) - Ragsdale Drive: May 12 - May 13

There will be one lane closure along eastbound State Route 68 between Route 218 (Canyon Del Rey) and Ragsdale Drive for tree work from 9 am to 2 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: Hobson Avenue (Postmile 48.723-Postmile 48.284): April 7 – May 15

One lane and shoulder closure will occur along southbound Highway 101 at Hobson Avenue between postmiles 48.723 and 48.284 for drainage work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a

 2-minute delay.

 Highway 101: Jolon Road – Central Avenue: April 30 - June 25

There will be one lane and shoulder closure along northbound Highway 101 between Jolon Road and Central Avenue for k-rail installation  and tree removal work from 8 am to 4 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: Sanborn Road: May 10 – May 13

There will be lane and ramp closures along northbound Highway 101 at Sanborn Road and Route 101 for drainage work from 7 pm to 6 am. 

Highway 101: Hartnell Road: May 10- May 15

One-way traffic controls will be in place along Hartnell Road at Route 101 for drainage work from 6 pm to 7 am. 

Highway 101: Spence Road – Spence Road/Abbott Street: May 10 – May 14

There will be one lane and right shoulder closure along northbound Highway 101 between Spence Road and Spence Road/Abbott Street for drainage work from 6 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Alvarado/San Bernardo: May 10 

There will be traffic breaks along northbound and southbound Highway 101 at Alvarado/San Bernardo for utility work from 8 am to 10 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Alvarado/San Bernardo - North Bradley: May 12 – May 14

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between Alvarado/San Bernardo and North Bradley for core drilling work from 8 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay. 

State Route 183: Blackie Road/Oak Street: April  8 – May 29

There will be full closure of all lanes along Blackie Road/Oak Street at State Route 183 for roadway excavation work from 7 am to 5 pm.

State Route 183: Cooper Street: April 13 – May 29

There will be full closure of all lanes along Cooper Street at State Route 183 for roadway excavation work from 7 am to 6 pm.

State Route 183: Crane Street - Route 1: May 10 – May 12

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

State Route 183: Del Monte Avenue - Walsh Street: May 12 – May 13

There will be lane and shoulder closures along northbound State Route 183 between Del Monte Avenue and Walsh Street for striping operation work from 8 pm to 5 am. 

State Route 183: Union Street - Wood Street/Haro Street: May 13 – May 14

There will be lane and shoulder closures along southbound State Route 183 between Union Street and Wood Street/Haro Street for striping operation work from 8 pm to 6 am. 

State Route 183: Route 156 - Monterey Street/Palm Street: May 14 – May 15

There will be lane and shoulder closures along southbound State Route 183 between Route 156 and Monterey Street/Palm Street for striping operation work from 8 pm to 6 am. 

State Route 198: 5.62 East of State Route 25: May 11 – May 12

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 198 5.62 miles east of State Route 25 for drainage work between 7 am and 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10 -minute delay.

State Route 198: 4.3 Miles West of Pine Valley Road: May 11 - May 12

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 198 at 4.3 miles west of Pine Valley Road for drainage work between 7 am and 6 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

State Route 198: 1.65 Miles East of Pine Valley Road: May 11 – May 12

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 198 at 1.65 miles east of Pine Valley Road to Drainage System Number 2 for drainage work between 7 am and 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

State Route 198: 1.0 Miles West of State Route 25: May 11 – May 12

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 198 one mile  west of State Route 25 for drainage work between 7 am and 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minue delay.

Salinas Road and Porter Drive Project: Railroad Avenue – San Juan Road: May 13 – May 14

The Salinas Road and Porter Drive Project has been rescheduled to be completed on May 14. Placement of new striping along the entire length of Salinas Road and Porter Drive, between Railroad Avenue and San Juan Road will take place on May 13 – May 14 from 8 pm to 5 am. Access to residents may be temporarily impacted during construction and should expect delays. Residents are encouraged to park in alternate locations in advance.

Marina: SURF! Busway

Access Ramp near Reindollar Avenue

 There will be full closure of the access ramp connecting Beach Range Road and the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail near Reindollar Avenue for pavement work on April 20 – May 18 from 7 am to 3:30 pm.

Busway paving will begin in the corridor parallel to Marina Drive on May 11 – May 15 from 7 am to 6 pm.

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 May 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

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/

Highway 1 near Regent’s Slide reopened on February 20, 2026, at 4 pm, restoring through access between Carmel and Cambria after winter storm damage.

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.