MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, May 31 through Saturday, June 6– 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: Rocky Creek Bridge – Rocky Creek Viaduct: May 26 – 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 8 pm to 6 am.

Highway 1: Ventana Entrance – Nepenthe (North Entrance): June 01 - June 05

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: Big Sur River Inn – Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road: June 01 – June 05

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound Highway 1 between Big Sur River Inn and Molera Park Entrance/Coast Road for emergency work from 7 am to 5 pm.

Highway 1: Route 156 – Santa Cruz County Line: June 02 – June 03

There will be intermittent lane closures along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Route 156 and Santa Cruz County Line from striping operation work from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Granite Canyon Bridge: June 02 – June 05

There will be alternating lane closures along southbound Highway 1 at Granite Canyon Bridge for bridge work from 9 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Spindrift Road (North): June 03

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at Spindrift Road (North) for electrical work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 4-minute delay.

Highway 1: San Luis Obispo County Line – Silver Spur Creek: June 04

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between San Luis Obispo County Line and Silver Spur Creek for shoulder work from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Palo Colorado – Garrapata Ridge Road: June 04 – June 05

There will be closure of the bike lane and right shoulder along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Palo Colorado and Garrapata Ridge Road for utility work from 8 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

State Route 68: Hitchcock Road – Monterey Maintenance Station: June 02 – June 04

There will be a moving lane closure along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Hitchcock Road and Monterey Maintenance Station for spray operation from 9 am to 1:30 pm.

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: Hobson Avenue – Teague Avenue: May 18 – June 17

There will be one lane and right shoulder closure along southbound Highway 101 between Hobson Avenue and Teague Avenue for drainage work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 101: SB Route 101 – SB Broadway: June 01 - June 05

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.

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 4 pm.

State Route 183: Crane Street - Route 1: May 26 - June 05

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 183: Preston Street: May 31 – June 02

There will be one lane closure along northbound and southbound State Route 183 at Preston Street for utility work from 8 pm to 5 am.

State Route 183: Del Monte Avenue – Wood Street/Haro Street: June 01 – June 05

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound 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 218: Carlton Drive – Via Verde: June 01 – June 02

There will be intermittent lane closures along eastbound and westbound State Route 218 between Carlton Drive and Via Verde for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work from 9 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

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/

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.