MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, April 26 through Saturday, May 2– newest information is in bold text. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1: Soda Springs – Redwood Gulch: April 28

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

Highway 1: JSO Mud Creek – Mud Creek: April 28

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1, between JSO Mud Creek and Mud Creek for pavement repair work from 8:30 am to 3:15 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Big Sur Station (Multi-Agency) – Garrapata Creek Bridge: April 27

A moving lane closure will occur along northbound and  southbound Highway 1, between the Big Sur Multi-Agency Station and Garrapata Creek Bridge for vegetation spraying work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

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:  Little Sur River Bridge – Hurricane Point: April 27–April 28

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1, between Little Sur River Bridge and Hurricane Point for emergency repair work from 8 am to 5 pm.

 Highway 1: Rocky Creek Bridge – Rocky Creek Viaduct: April 27 – April 28

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1, between Rocky Creek Bridge and the Rocky Creek Viaduct for bridge work from 7 am to 5 pm.

 Highway 1: 1 Pfeiffer Ridge Road – Rio Road: April 26

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1, between Pfeiffer Ridge Road and Rio Road, for a special event from 4 am to 1 pm. Travelers may encounter a  30-minute delay.

Highway 1: Postmile 39.481: April 27

The right shoulder will be closed along southbound Highway 1 at Postmile 34.481 for electrical work from 9 am to 3 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

 Highway 1: Postmile 53.3 – Postmile 54.30: April 27 – April 28

The right shoulder will be closed  long southbound Highway 1 between Postmile 53.3 and Postmile 54.30 for slide temporary signal work from 7 am to 5 pm. 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: April 12 – May 5

There will be full closure of the on ramp along southbound Highway 1 at Fremont Boulevard and California Avenue for roadway excavation work from 6 am to 12 pm.

Highway 1: Rocky Creek Bridge: April 22 – 24 and April 27 – 29

One-way traffic controls will be in place along Highway 1 at Rocky Creek Bridge for sign work from 7 am to 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

 State Route 68: Torero Drive – Blanco Road: April 28

A moving lane closure will occur along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Torero Drive and Blanco Road for pavement marker replacement between 9:30 am and 3:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minue 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 28.284): 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: Tustin  Road – San Miguel Canyon Road: April 28

There will be one lane  along southbound Highway 101 between Tustin Road and San Miguel Canyon Road for sign work from 9 am to 2 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

 Highway 101: Jolon Road – Central Avenue: April 27– 28

There will be one lane and shoulder closure along northbound Highway 101 between Jolon Road and Central Avenue for k-rail installation  work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

 Highway 101: Messick Road South – San Miguel Canyon Road: April 21

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 101 between Messick Road South and San Miguel Canyon Road for sign work from 9 am to 2 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.

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

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  – May

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 – Highway 1: April 26 – April 29

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

State Route 198: 4.3 Miles West of Pine Valley Road: April 27 – April 28

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 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a                         10-minue delay.

State Route 198: 1.0 Miles West of State Route 25: April 27 – April 28

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.

State Route 198: 5.62 East of State Route 25: April 27 – April 28

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-minue delay.

 State Route 218: Carlton Drive –  Via Verde: April 27 – April 28

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along eastbound and westbound State Route 218  for bridge work between 7 am and 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minue delay.

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 11 from 7 am to 3:30 pm.

 Castroville: State Route 183/Merritt Street

Daytime construction activities will take place between 7 am to 4 pm in the locations from Del Monte Street to Palm Street, Haro Street to Pajaro Street, Poole Street to Preston Street and Sanchez Street to Highway 1. Overnight road work with one-way reversing traffic controls will take place April 19 – April 23 from Crane Street to Highway 1 from 8 pm to 5 am.

The Castroville Improvement Project aims to enhance safety, ride quality, and accessibility along Merritt Street (State Route 183) through Castroville from mile 8.3 to 9.98. Improvements include pavement rehabilitation, bridge repairs, upgraded transit stops, ADA-compliant sidewalks, bicycle lanes, and intelligent traffic systems. For more information visit: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5/district-5-current-projects/05-1h650

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.

San Benancio Road Overlay Project: State Route 68  – Harper Canyon Road: March  – April

The San Benancio  Road Overlay project begins on March 9. Work between State Route 68 and Harper Canyon Road includes tree trimming in various locations, storm drain flushing, and removal of old asphalt along San Benancio Road and replace it with new Hot Mix Asphalt (HMA), including striping, marking, and reflectors. Most work will be done during daytime between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

For more information about additional traffic impacts on the Monterey County’s Facebook or X (Twitter) or visit 

https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/public-works-facilities-parks/public- works/current-major-projects

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.