Well, preliminary roadwork on the 13-mile Prunedale Improvement Project (PIP) has been underway for a few days now, but the pace picks up next week when crews will begin work along Highway 101 that will result in lane closures beginning on April 25.
The work, which will include the placement of concrete Jersey barriers commonly known as K-rail, will close one lane of Hwy 101 in each direction from just south of the Russell/Espinosa intersection to Ralph Lane; and from San Miguel Canyon Road to Tustin Lane. The closures will be at night, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
The PIP addresses traffic safety issues along Highway 101, from Espinosa/Russell Roads in Salinas north to Crazy Horse Canyon/Echo Valley Roads. The project includes construction of three new interchanges /overpasses and closing the gaps in the median barrier from Crazy Horse Canyon to Russell/Espinosa. These safety measures will eliminate dangerous left turns, reduce delays on US 101, provide safer access for local business and residents and provide congestion relief for the thousands of vehicles that travel through the corridor every day.
For lane closure information on this project and for traffic updates on other Caltrans projects in Monterey County, residents can call the District 5 toll free number at 1-831-372-0862, Caltrans’ hotline at 1-877-448-6771, or visit Caltrans’ website: www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/maint/road/upmon.htm
If you any other questions about the PIP you can email me anytime!
Please drive safely and remember to Slow for the Cone Zone!
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