MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, September 6  through Saturday, September 12– newest information is in bold text. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Full - Closure Highway 1: San Luis Obispo County Line - Kirk Creek Camp

Due to Timber Fire emergency response and the new Plaskett Fire emergency response along the Big Sur coastline, Highway 1 is now closed from San Luis Obispo County Line to Kirk Creek Camp to facilitate firefighting and evacuation operations.

 Electronic message boards will alert travelers in advance of the closure. Avoid any unnecessary travel through the area. Drivers should use US 101 as an alternate route.

Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District 5 Social Media platforms: Twitter at: @CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5.

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

The on ramp will be closed along southbound Highway 1 at Fremont Boulevard and California Avenue for roadway excavation work.

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.

 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.

Highway 1: Big Creek Bridge – Big Creek Vista Point: September 8 - September 11

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: North of Riley Ranch Road – San Jose Creek Bridge: September 8 – September 11

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 beginning North of Riley Ranch Road and ending at San Jose Creek Bridge for drainage work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Big Sur State Park Entrance – Fernwood: September 9 – September 10

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Big Sur State Park Entrance and Fernwood for tree work from 8 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

State Route 68: El Toro Creek Bridge: September 9

The right shoulder will be closed along eastbound State Route 68 at El Toro Creek Bridge for utility work from 8 am to 3 pm.

Highway 101: Westbound West Laurel Drive – Route 101: September 8 – September 11

There will be intermittent lane closures along Highway 101 between westbound West Laurel Drive and Route 101 for drainage work from 6 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Eastbound Boronda Road – Route 101: September 8 – September 11

There will be intermittent lane closures along Highway 101 between eastbound Boronda road and Route 101 for drainage work from 6 pm to 6 am.

Highway 101: Route 156 – Northbound Route 101: September 8 – September 10

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound Highway 101 between Route 156 and northbound Route 101 for vegetation control work from 8 am to 4:15 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Moro Road – San Miguel Canyon Road: September 8 – September 10

There will be lane and shoulder closures along southbound Highway 101 between Moro Road and San Miguel Canyon Road for survey work from 7 pm to 8 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 and k-rail installation from 8 am to 6 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Oak Avenue: September 8 – September 9

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 5 am.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Walnut Avenue: September 8 – September 9

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 5 am.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Livingston Road/El Camino Real: September 9 – September 10

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 5 am.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Arroyo Seco Road: September 9 – September 10

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 5 am.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Route 146: September 9 – September 11

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Route 101 and Route 146 for pavement work from 7 pm to 5 am.

Highway 101: Sanborn Road – Sherwood Drive: September 9 – September 11

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 5 am.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Spence Road/Abbott Street: September 10 – September 11

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound Highway 101 between northbound Route 101 and Spence Road/Abbott Street for pavement work from 7 pm to 5 am.

Highway 101: Route 101 – Airport Boulevard: September 10 – September 11

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along northbound Highway 101 between northbound Route 101 and Airport Boulevard for pavement work from 7 pm to 5 am.

State Route 146: Highway 101 – Fabry Road: September 8 - September 11

One -way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 145 between Highway 101 and Fabry Road for utility work from 8 am to 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a 3-minute delay.

State Route 183: Crane Street – Mead Street: September 8 – September 11

There will be lane and shoulder closures along northbound Highway 101 between Crane Street and Mead Street for landscape work from 8 pm to 5 am.

 State Route 183: Del Monte Avenue  – Wood Street/Haro Street: Sept. 8 – Sept. 11

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

State Route 183: Wood Street/Haro Street – Salinas Street: September 10 – September 11

There will be alternating lane closures along northbound State Route 183 between Wood Street/Haro Street and Salinas Street for striping operation work from 8 pm to 5 am.

 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 St./Haro St.: 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: Long Term

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 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.

State Route 218: Carlton Drive – Via Verde: September 8 – September 10

One lane closure will occur along eastbound and westbound State Route 218 between Carlton Drive and Via Verde for pavement work from 7 pm to 5 am. 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: September 20 - September 24, 2026

September 20 – September 22, 2026: The section of Playa Avenue between California Avenue and Del Monte Boulevard will be fully closed for three consecutive days. Access to Edgewater Shopping Center will be maintained via Metz Road and via California at the Panera entrance. Access to Sand Dollar Shopping Center will be maintained via Tioga Avenue and Metz Road.

September 23 – September 24, 2026: As crews complete paving, the section of Playa Avenue between California Avenue and Del Monte Boulevard will be fully closed for two nights from 8:00 pm to 6:00 am.

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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.