ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR NOV. 27 – DEC. 4

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, November 27, through Sunday, December 4 – newest information is in red.

Airport Blvd. Project: December 1

·         On Thursday, December 1, Airport Blvd. will be closed over the bridge from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., while a water line is installed.

o   Eastbound traffic will be detoured at Terven Ave. to Sanborn Rd. to John St. to East Alisal St. to Skyway Blvd. back to Airport Blvd. 

o   Westbound traffic will be detoured at De La Torre St. to northbound Hwy101 to Sanborn Rd. to Terven Ave back to Airport Blvd.  Detour signs will be in place.

Prunedale Improvement Project: November 29 – December 2

·         Night work on HWY 101 between Mallory Canyon Rd. and Echo Valley Rd. will close one lane in each direction between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night from Tuesday, November 29, through Thursday, December 2.

o   This work will also close the entrance to Echo Valley Rd.

o   Motorists will use Tustin Rd. to get to Echo Valley Rd.

·         Night work on HWY 101 from just south of Blackie Rd. to Pesante Rd. will close alternate sides of the highway between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30.

o   Traffic will be crossed over to the opposite side of the highway

o   CHP will be in the area.

·         More night work will close the northbound on and off ramps at San Miguel Canyon Rd. from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 30.

Salinas Parade of Lights: November 27:

• In Salinas, South Main Street, from Acacia Street to Gabilan Street (to Steinbeck Center), will be closed in both directions from 4.p.m. to 8 p.m. for the annual “Parade of Lights.”

Highway 1 to Highway 68: November 27 – December 4

·         There will be a night closure on the Highway 68 connector to southbound Highway 1, and the northbound Highway 1 off ramp to eastbound Highway 68, from Monday, November 28, through Thursday, December 1, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

o   A detour is available via Casa Verde.

·         Furthermore, there will be a daytime lane closure on Highway 68 near Toro Park, on Tuesday, November 29, through Thursday, December 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Friday, December  2, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Soil Remediation at Kern and Market in Salinas: November – December

• The City of Salinas began a soil remediation project at the Kern/Market intersection that may impact the Kern/U.S. 101 northbound off-ramp near the In-and-Out Burger Restaurant.
• Work is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete.

Highway 1 Barrier Improvements: November 2011 – March 2012

·         A 14-mile project to install metal beam guardrail and make concrete barrier improvements along Hwy. 1 from Trafton Road in Monterey County to just north of 41st Avenue in Santa Cruz.

o   Project will result in overnight alternating lane closures Mondays through Fridays from 9 pm to 6 am.

o   Minimal delays are anticipated.

o   Roadwork is expected to be completed by March 2012, weather permitting.

Carmel Valley Road Overlay Project: November – December 

• Monterey County road construction project on Carmel Valley Road from Dorris Drive to Rancho Fiesta, which will go through the end of December.
• Work is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• There will be some lane closures;
• Traffic controls will be in place,
• Expect five minute delays. 

Highway 68: November – December

·         Monterey County Public Works continues its work along HWY 68 and San Benancio, which will go on until December 2011. This work is being done during the day; drivers should be alert. Most work will be done behind the concrete barriers that are set up, but minor delays can be expected.

Please drive safely and exercise caution in the construction zones.

                                                                                 

Speed limit on HWY 101 through PIP lowering to 55 mph on Nov. 23

On Wednesday, Nov. 23, the speed limit along a 10-mile stretch of Highway 101, between Boronda Road in Salinas to just beyond Echo Valley Road in Prunedale, will be reduced – from 60 mph to 55 mph. This area is where Caltrans’ Prunedale Improvement Project (PIP) is currently under construction.

The lower speed limit is being implemented throughout the PIP construction corridor to increase safety for motorists and those working in the area. In 2009, there were 46 fatalities in highway construction and/or maintenance work zones in California; 45 of those were vehicle occupants.

Signs advising motorists of the new speed limit have been clearly posted along the corridor.

In addition to the lower speed limit, drivers need to be aware that fines for moving violations are doubled in the PIP construction area and in most Caltrans work zones. Signs about the double fines were posted along the highway when construction on the project began last spring.

The 101/Prunedale Improvement Project addresses safety and operational concerns along the Highway 101 corridor between North Salinas and Echo Valley Road by upgrading the corridor to freeway status. This upgrade includes closing at-grade intersections and driveways along the Highway 101 corridor that allow left-turn movements across Highway 101.

The $80 million project is scheduled to be done in winter 2014/15.

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UPDATE: Moro Rd. entrance/exit at HWY 101 will permanently close the week of December 12

 Access to Oak Estates Dr., Marjorie Rd., and Oak Heights Dr. will be via Tustin Rd.

Granite Construction, Caltrans’ contractor for the 101/Prunedale Improvement Project (PIP), will permanently close the entrance and exit between Highway 101 and Moro Road during the week of December 12. The exact date of the closure is still to be determined, based on construction progress.

The closure is necessary for the construction of a new interchange at Crazy Horse Canyon and Echo Valley Roads that, when completed, will allow traffic to cross safely over Highway 101. This new interchange will allow traffic to enter and exit Highway 101 unimpeded by local west-east traffic circulation.

Beginning on Monday, November 28, motorists need to know that there will be no direct entrance to Moro Rd. from Highway 101. Highway 101 traffic heading to Moro Rd., Oak Estates Dr., Marjorie Dr., and Oak Heights  will need to exit the highway at Tustin Rd., head east, then turn right on Moro Rd.

The 101/Prunedale Improvement Project addresses safety and operational concerns along the Highway 101 corridor between North Salinas and Echo Valley Road by upgrading the corridor to freeway status. This upgrade includes closing at-grade intersections and driveways along the Highway 101 corridor that allow left-turn movements across Highway 101.

The $80 million project is scheduled to be done in winter 2014/15.

ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES FOR NOV. 20 - NOV. 27

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, November 20, through Sunday, November 27 – newest information is in red.

Soil Remediation at Kern and Market in Salinas: November – December

• The City of Salinas began a soil remediation project at the Kern/Market intersection that may impact the Kern/U.S. 101 northbound off-ramp near the In-and-Out Burger Restaurant.
• Work is expected to take 4-6 weeks to complete.

Highway 1 Barrier Improvements: November 2011 – March 2012

·         A 14-mile project to install metal beam guardrail and make concrete barrier improvements along Hwy. 1 from Trafton Road in Monterey County to just north of 41st Avenue in Santa Cruz.

o   Project will result in overnight alternating lane closures Mondays through Fridays from 9 pm to 6 am.

o   Minimal delays are anticipated.

o   Roadwork is expected to be completed by March 2012, weather permitting.

Carmel Valley Road Overlay Project: November – December 

• Monterey County road construction project on Carmel Valley Road from Dorris Drive to Rancho Fiesta, which will go through the end of December.
• Work is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• There will be some lane closures;
• Traffic controls will be in place,
• Expect five minute delays. 

Highway 68: November – December

·         Monterey County Public Works continues its work along HWY 68 and San Benancio, which will go on until December 2011. This work is being done during the day; drivers should be alert. Most work will be done behind the concrete barriers that are set up, but minor delays can be expected.

Please drive safely and exercise caution in the construction zones.

                                                                                 

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ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR NOV 13 - NOV 20

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, November 13, through Sunday, November 20 – newest information is in red.

101/Airport Blvd. Project: November 15 - 17

·         Night work on Airport Blvd will completely close the bridge over Hwy 101 on Nov. 15, 16, and 17, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 4 a.m.

o   This closure is to perform a concrete pour to connect the new bridge to the old bridge.  The reason for the closure is to eliminate vibration from traffic crossing the bridge during the pour. 

o   Eastbound traffic will be detoured at Terven Ave. to Sanborn Rd., to John St., to East Alisal St., to Skyway Blvd., and back to Airport Blvd. 

o   Westbound traffic will be detoured at De La Torre St. to northbound Hwy101, to Sanborn Rd., to Terven Ave., and back to Airport Blvd. 

o   Detour signs will be in place.

Prunedale Improvement Project: November 13 – November 20

• On Monday, November 14, there is going to be a full closure of 101 in both directions from 9 a.m. to 9:15 a.m.
• This closure is to allow AT&T to cut their last line at Echo Valley Road and HWY 101.
• CHP will be on site.

• Night work will close lanes of HWY 101 between Mallory Canyon and Crazy Horse Canyon from November 14 – November 18, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• No more than one lane will be closed in each direction
• The southbound exit to Echo Valley Road will be closed

  

Soil Remediation at Kern and Market in Salinas: Nov. 14 - December

• The City of Salinas will begin a soil remediation project at the Kern/Market intersection that could impact the Kern/U.S. 101 northbound off-ramp near the In-and-Out Burger Restaurant on Monday, November 14.
• Work is expected to take 3-4 weeks to complete.

Highway 1 Barrier Improvements in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties

·         Caltrans will begin a 14-mile project to install metal beam guardrail and make concrete barrier improvements along Hwy. 1 from Trafton Road in Monterey County to just north of 41st Avenue in Santa Cruz on Tuesday, November 15.

o   This project will result in overnight alternating lane closures Mondays through Fridays from 9 pm to 6 am.

o   Minimal delays are anticipated.

o   Roadwork is expected to be completed by March 2012, weather permitting.

Carmel Valley Road Overlay Project: November 13 – November 20

• Monterey County road construction project on Carmel Valley Road from Dorris Drive to Rancho Fiesta, which will go through the end of December.
• Work is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• There will be some lane closures;
• Traffic controls will be in place,
• Expect five minute delays. 

Highway 68: November 13 – November 20

·         Monterey County Public Works continues its work along HWY 68 and San Benancio, which will go on until December 2011. This work is being done during the day; drivers should be alert. Most work will be done behind the concrete barriers that are set up, but minor delays can be expected.

Please drive safely and exercise caution in the construction zones.

                                                                                 

ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR NOV 3 - NOV 13

Please note: I will be out of the office, in a class, on Friday, November 4, so if you have questions about the PIP I will not be able to reply until Monday.

Thank you,

Sharon

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, November 6, through Sunday, November 13 – newest information is in red.

101/Airport Blvd. Project: November 10

·         Night work on Hwy 101 will completely close the northbound lanes of Hwy 101 on Thursday, Nov. 10, from 9p.m. to 6 a.m.

o    Motorist will be detoured at Abbott St.  to Sanborn Rd. to Hwy 101;

o    Crews will be installing a bridge mounted sign. 

Highway 68 through Downtown Salinas: November 6 – November 13

·         Night work for the Highway 68 overlay project in Downtown Salinas will take place from Sunday, November 6, through Sunday, November 13, between the hours of 6 p.m. and 7 a.m.

o    Up to 10-minute delays are anticipated. 

o    This project goes through downtown Salinas.

o    There will be reduced or no parking in this construction zone due to micro-surfacing of the pavement.

Highway 1 to Highway 68: November 6 – November 13

·         There will be a night closure on the Highway 68 connector to southbound Highway 1, and the northbound Highway 1 off ramp to eastbound Highway 68, from Sunday, November 6, through Thursday, November 10, between the hours of 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.

·         There will also be daytime closures on the Highway 68 connector to southbound Highway 1, and the northbound Highway 1 off ramp to eastbound Highway 68, from Tuesday, November 8, through Thursday, November 10, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

o   The detour is available via Casa Verde.

·         Furthermore, there will be a daytime lane closure on Highway 68 near Toro Park, on Monday, November 7, through Thursday, November 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Friday, November 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Prunedale Improvement Project: November 6 – November 13

• Night work will close lanes of HWY 101 between Tustin and San Miguel Canyon on November 7 – November 9, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• Traffic will be crossed over to the opposite side of the highway.
• Detour signs will clearly indicate the traffic crossover details. 
• CHP will be in the area during the crossovers.

• Night work will close lanes of HWY 101 between Ralph Lane and Prunedale South Road on November 9 – November 10, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• Traffic will be crossed over to the opposite side of the highway.
• Detour signs will clearly indicate the traffic crossover details. 
• CHP will be in the area during the crossovers.

·         On Thursday, November 3, Granite Construction, Caltrans’ contractor for the 101/Prunedale Improvement Project (PIP), will permanently close the Oak Heights entrance off of U.S. Highway 101.

o    The new access to Oak Heights from Highway 101 will be from Moro Road.

§  From southbound Highway 101, drivers will turn right on to the Moro Road exit, turn right on Moro Road and follow it to the end where they can turn left onto Oak Heights.

§  From northbound Highway 101, drivers will turn left on to the Moro Road exit, turn right on Moro Road and follow it to the end where they can turn left onto Oak Heights.

·         On Monday, Nov. 7, Granite Construction, Caltrans’ contractor for the 101/Prunedale Improvement Project (PIP), will close the entrance and exit between Highway 101 and Russell Road.

o    Highway 101 traffic heading to Russell Road will need to exit the highway at Boronda Road and head east to Main Street, then turn left on Main Street to Russell Road.

Carmel Valley Road Overlay Project: November 6 – November 13

• This is a Monterey County road construction project on Carmel Valley Road from Dorris Drive to Rancho Fiesta, which will go through the end of December.
• Work is from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
• There will be some lane closures;
• Traffic controls will be in place,
• Expect five minute delays. 

Highway 68: November 6 – November 13

·         Monterey County Public Works continues its work along HWY 68 and San Benancio, which will go on until December 2011. This work is being done during the day; drivers should be alert. Most work will be done behind the concrete barriers that are set up, but minor delays can be expected.

Please drive safely and exercise caution in the construction zones.

                                                                                  

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