MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, May 17 through Saturday, May 23– 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 21

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: Granite Canyon Bridge: May 18 – May 22

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along southbound Highway 1 at Granite Canyon Bridge for bridge work from 9 am to 2pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Big Sur River Inn - Big Sur Library: May 18 – May 21

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Big Sur River Inn and Big Sur Library for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay. 

Highway 1: Palo Colorado – Bixby Creek Bridge: May 18 – 20

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

Highway 1: Arroyo Del Mar – Yankee Point Drive/Mal Paso: May 18

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

Highway 1: Atherton Drive – Oliver Road: May 18 – May 22

The right shoulder will be closed along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Atherton Drive and Oliver Road for pavement repair from 8 pm to 6 am.

Highway 1: Ocean Avenue: May 18 – May 19

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 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 1: Highland Drive – Yankee Point Drive (North): May 19 – May 21

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Highland Drive and Yankee Point Drive for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm.

Highway 1: Little Sur River Bridge – Hurricane Point: May 19  

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 2 pm.

Highway 1: Lower Walden Road: May 22

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at Lower Walden Road for tree work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 68: Route 1 (East) – Josselyn Canyon Road: May 17

Traffic breaks will occur along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Route 1 and Josselyn Canyon Road for utility work from 1 am to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay. 

State Route 68: Monterey Maintenance Station: May 19 – May 20

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 at Monterey Maintenance Station for utility work from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 68: Hitchcock Road – Route 1 (West): May 19 – 21

There will be one lance closure along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Hitchcock Road and Route 1 (West) for spray operation work from 9 am to 1 pm.

State Route 68: Josselyn Canyon Road – Olmsted Road: May 20

The right shoulder will be closed along eastbound State Route 68 between Josselyn Canyon Road and Olmsted Road for utility work from 1 am to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 68: Ragsdale Drive: May 20 – May 21

One-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 at Ragsdale Drive for utility work from 8 pm to 5 am. 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: 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: East Market Street – Southbound Route 101: May 17 – May 22

There will be full closure of the on ramp along southbound Highway 1 between East Market Street and Southbound Route 101 for drainage work from 9 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 20-minute delay.

Highway 101: Sherwood Drive – Alisal Road: May 17 – May 22

There will be one lane and right shoulder closure along southbound Highway 101 between Sherwood Drive and Alisal Road for drainage work from 9 pm to 6 am. Travelers may encounter a 20-minute delay.

Highway 101: Espinosa Road – Airport Boulevard: May 18 – May 22

A moving lane closure will occur along northbound Highway 101 between Espinosa Road and Airport Boulevard for sweeping operation work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – SB Broadway: May 18 – May 22

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: Airport Boulevard – Gould Road: May 18

There will be one lane and right shoulder closure along southbound Highway 101 between Airport Boulevard and Gould Road for drainage cleaning from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 101: Route 183 (North Main Street) – NB Route 101: May 19

The on-ramp lane will be closed along northbound Highway 101 between Route 183 (North Main Street) and northbound Route 101 for landscape work from 9 am to 1:30 pm.

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – SB Route 68 (John Street): May 20

The off-ramp lane will be closed along southbound Highway 101 between southbound Route 101 and southbound Route 68 (John Street) for landscape work from 9 am to 1:30pm.

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – SB West Laurel Drive: May 21

The off-ramp lane will be closed along southbound Highway 101 between southbound Route 101 and southbound West Laurel Drive for landscape work from 9 am to 1:30pm.

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: Washington Street: May 15 – June 30

There will be full closure of all lanes along Washington Street at State Route 183 for roadway excavation work from 7 am to 12 pm.

State Route 183: Monterey Street/Palm Street – Wood Street/Haro Street: May 15 – June 30

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: Crane Street - Route 1: May 17 – May 21

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: Monterey Street/Palm Street: May 18 – June 30

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 198: Bunte Road – Fresno County Line: May 19 – May 20

A moving lane closure will occur along eastbound and westbound State Route 198 between Bunte Road and Fresno County Line for striping operation work from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10 -minute delay.

State Route 218: Charles Avenue – Wilson Drive: May 18 – May 21

The right shoulder will be closed along eastbound State Route 218 between Charles Avenue and Wilson Drive for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work from 7 am to 5 pm.

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.

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.