MONTEREY COUNTY – Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, October 25 through Saturday, October 31– newest information is in bold text. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1: Torre Canyon Bridge: Long-Term

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1, near Torre Canyon Bridge for post-fire slope stabilization work Monday through Sunday from 7 am to 7 pm.

Message and directional signs will alert travelers in advance of the areas under traffic control. Travelers may experience delays of up to 20 minutes.

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: Mud Creek: October 5 – November 13

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 at Mud Creek  for emergency work from 6:30 am to 12 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-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: Buck Creek Bridge – South Coast Center: October 26 – October 30

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Buck Creek Bridge and South Coast Center for drainage work from 7 am to 7 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

 Highway 1: Ventana Entrance – Nepenthe (North Entrance): October 2 – November 6

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: South end of Limekiln Creek Bridge – End of Limekiln Creek Bridge: October 26 – October 30

Alternating one-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound Highway 1 along the south end of Limekiln Creek Bridge to the end of Limekiln Creek Bridge for core drilling work from 8 am to 4 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Dolan Point – Rat Creek: October 26 – October 30

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Dolan Point and Rat Creek for drainage work from 7 am to 7 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Rat Creek – Dolan Creek Bridge: October 26 – October 30

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Rat Creek and Dolan Creek Bridge for drainage work from 7 am to 7 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Sycamore Draw Bridge – Torre Canyon Bridge: October 25 – October 29

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound Highway 1 between Sycamore Draw Bridge and Torre Canyon Bridge to postmile 39.9 for emergency work from 6 am to 6:15 pm.

Highway 1: Valley Way – Handley Drive: October 24 – October 25

There will be one lane closure along northbound Highway 1 between Valley Way and Handley Drive for utility work from 8 pm to 5 pm. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 1: Stuart Avenue – Salmon Creek: October 26

One-way traffic controls will be in place along northbound and southbound Highway 1 between Stuart Avenue and Salmon Creek for shoulder work from 8 am to 2:45 pm. Travelers may encounter a 15-minute delay.

Highway 1: Hannon Avenue – Palm Avenue: October 26 – October 29

There will be lane and shoulder closure along northbound and southbound Highway 1 starting at Hannon Avenue and Del Monte Boulevard ending at Palm Avenue and Del Monte Boulevard for survey work from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

Highway 1: Reservation Road: October 27 – October 29

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 1 at Reservation Road for shoulder work from 9 am to 1 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

Highway 1: Arroyo Del Mar: October 29

There will be one lane closure along southbound Highway 1 at Arroyo Del Mar for pavement work from 10 am to 12 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

State Route 68: Sunset Drive: October 25 - October 30

There will be alternating lane closures along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 at Sunset Drive for drainage  work from 9 pm to 5 am. 

State Route 68: David Avenue – Forest Hill Boulevard: October 25 – October 30

There will be alternating lane closures along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between David Avenue and Forest Hill Boulevard for drainage work from 8 pm to 5 am.

 State Route 68: Adobe Lane – Syida Drive: October 25 - October 30

There will be alternating lane closures along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Adobe Lane and Syida Drive for drainage  work from 8 pm to 5 am. 

 State Route 68: Presidio Blvd. – Samuel F B Morse Drive: October 25 - October 30

There will be alternating lane closures along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Presidio Blvd and Samuel F B Morse Drive for drainage  work from 8 pm to 5 am. 

State Route 68: Blue Larkspur Lane  – Bit Road: October 25 - October 30

There will be alternating lane closures along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Blue Larkspur Lane and Bit Road for drainage  work from 8 pm to 5 am. 

 State Route 68: Blue Larkspur Lane  – Bit Road: October 20 - October 22 

One-way traffic controls will be in place along  eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between Blue Larkspur Lane and Bit Road for utility  work from 8 pm to 5 am. Travelers may encounter a 5-minute delay.

 State Route 68: El Toro Creek Bridge  – Torero Drive: October 25 - October 30

There will be alternating lane closures along eastbound and westbound State Route 68 between El Toro Creek Bridge and Torero Drive for drainage  work from 9 pm to 5 am. 

State Route 68: Toro Park: October 23 – October 30

There will be full 24-hour overnight closure of the eastbound off ramp of State Route 68 at Toro Park for drainage work

 State Route 68: Torero Drive - Toro Park: October 23 – October 30

There will be one lane closure along eastbound and westbound #2 lane between 12 am to 12 pm for drainage work.

Highway 101: Hobson Avenue – Teague Avenue: Long – Term

There will be one lane and shoulder closure along northbound and 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: Sanborn Road – Alisal Road: October 25 – October 30

There will be lane, median, and shoulder closures along northbound Highway 101 between Sanborn Road and Alisal Road for drainage work from 7 pm to 5 am.

Highway 101: State Route 156 (John Street): October 19 – October 29

There will be full closure of the off-ramp along southbound Highway 101 at State Route 68 (John Street)  for drainage work.

Highway 101: Lockwood/San Lucas Road - Route 198: October 26 - October 30

There will be one lane closure along northbound and southbound Highway 101 between Lockwood/San Lucas Road and Route 198 for drainage cleaning work from 9 am to 2:30 pm. Travelers may encounter a 10-minute delay.

 State Route 183: Del Monte Avenue – Wood Street/Haro Street: Long Term

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 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: Del Monte Avenue – Blackie Road/Oak Street: October 25 - October 26

There will be one lane and shoulder closure along northbound State Route 183 between Del Monte Avenue and Blackie Road/Oak Street for paving operation work  from 8 pm to 5 am.

State Route 183: Route 156 – Route 1: October 25 – October 26

There will be lane closures along northbound State Route 183 between Route 156 and Route 1 for paving operation work from 8 pm to 5 am.

 Sand City: SURF! Project: October 2 – 22, 2026:

A section of the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail will be upgraded during this period. On October 2, 2026, trail users will be temporarily rerouted to the new Beach Range Road Extension. A temporary trail connector will provide access between the new Beach Range Road Trail and the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail. Please follow all posted signs and detours and when traveling through the area.

 There will be an overnight lane closure along eastbound Playa Avenue on October 22, for construction work from 8 pm to 6 am.

 Starting October 23, 2026 (Tentative):

• The newly upgraded Monterey Bay Coastal Trail will reopen to trail users. To travel northbound toward Marina, please use the Monterey Bay Coastal Trail.
• The temporary connector across the busway will close.
• The Beach Range Road trail will remain closed while construction continues in the future roundabout area and on the Fort Ord Dunes State Park Campground Project. For more information about the Campground Project, please visit the California State Parks website.

Visit MST SURF! To sign up for updates: https://mst.org/about-mst/planning-development/surf-updates/

 

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.