MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, July 12 through Saturday, July 18– 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: 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: Highland Drive – Point Lobos Street Reserve: July 13 – July 15

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Highland Drive and Point Lobos Street Reserve for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 1: Kirk Creek Camp – South End of Limekiln Creek Bridge: July 14

There will be a moving lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Kirk Creek Camp and the South end of Limekiln Creek Bridge for mowing work from 6:45 am to 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: New Camaldoli Hermitage – Lucia: July 14 – July 15

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between New Camaldoli Hermitage and Lucia for mowing work from 6:45 am to 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Rain Rock – Turnout South of Vicente Creek: July 15

There will be a moving lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Rain Rock and Turnout South of Vicente Creek for mowing work from 6:45 am to 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Lucia – Turnout South of Vicente Creek: July 16 – July 17

There will be a moving lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Lucia and Turnout South of Vicente Creek for mowing work from 6:45 am to 3:30pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Vicente Creek Bridge – Big Creek Vista Point: July 18

There will be a moving lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Vicente Creek Bridge and Big Creek Vista Point for mowing work from 6:45 am to 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

State Route 68: Sunset Drive: July 12 – July 17

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 at Sunset Drive for drainage work from 8 pm to 5 am.

State Route 68: Monterey Maintenance Station – Buena Vista Lane: July 14 – July 17

There will be one lane closure along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Monterey Maintenance Station and Buena Vista Lane for tree work from 7 pm to 5 am.

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 pavement work from 8 am to 6 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – SB Broadway: July 13 - July 17

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

Highway 101: Main Street/Chular Street: July 13

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 at Main Street/Chular Street for bridge work from 9 am to 11 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Airport Boulevard – San Benito County Line: July 13 – July 17

There will be a moving lane closure along northbound Highway 101 between Airport Boulevard and San Benito County Line for sweeping operation from 9 am 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 12 - July 17

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.

Sand City: Playa Avenue to California Avenue: July 10 – August 30, 2026

The eastbound right-turn lane on Playa Ave. will be closed. The right-turn lane exiting the Sand Dollar Shopping Center and the south sidewalk will be closed. Pedestrians will be guided to follow the detour signs and use the north sidewalk.

 

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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.

 

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.