Road and lane closures for Dec. 30 - Jan 6

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, December 30, through Sunday, January 6, 2013– newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1 south of Big Sur: Dec 31 – Jan 4

• At 7 am on Monday, Dec. 31, Caltrans will have one-way traffic controls with flaggers through the slide area on Highway 1 at Partington Ridge Road.
• This area remains a very active repair and cleanup zone.
• There is some rough pavement and loose gravel still present near the slide area.
• Businesses in the northern Big Sur community south to Cambria are OPEN.
• Motorists can expect 20 minute delays during this daytime roadwork 

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  Dec. 30 – Jan. 6

·        Daytime roadwork on Highway 1 continues next week.

·         There will be NO overnight closures from Sunday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.

·         There will be NO daytime closures on: Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 31 or Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

·         Daytime and overnight roadwork resumes on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

·         Hwy. 1 @ Rocky Creek has one-way has one-way signalized traffic control 24/7. Traffic will be stopped for 10 minutes at a time during daytime roadwork.

Highway 1 from Trafton Road to Airport Blvd: Jan 2 – Jan 4

• Daytime work on Hwy 1, between Trafton Road and Airport Blvd., will close lanes in both directions between 8:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
• Crews will be striping lanes
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 15 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project – Crazy Horse Canyon Rd: Jan 2 – Jan 3

• Night work on Crazy Horse Canyon Road will close lanes in both directions between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Road and Lane closures for Dec. 23, 2012, through Jan. 1, 2013

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, December 23, through Tuesday, January 1, 2013– newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

San Juan Road Project: Dec. 26 – Dec. 28

·         Night work on Wednesday, December 26, and Thursday, December 27, will result in one-way traffic control on San Juan Road near Hwy 101.

o    Work hours are 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

o    Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  Dec. 23 – Jan. 1

·         Daytime roadwork on Highway 1 continues next week from Wednesday, Dec. 26 through Friday, Dec. 28, between the hours of 7 am and 5 pm.

·         There will be NO overnight closures from Sunday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.

·         There will be NO daytime closures on: Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 31 or Tuesday, January 1, 2013.

·         Daytime and overnight roadwork resumes on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

·         Hwy. 1 @ Rocky Creek has one-way has one-way signalized traffic control 24/7. Traffic will be stopped for 10 minutes at a time during daytime roadwork.

Highway 1 between San City and Watsonville: Dec. 26 and 27

·         A two-day emergency striping project will take place at two locations on Hwy. 1 next Wednesday, Dec. 26, and Thursday, Dec. 27. Locations are:

o    Ord Village Overhead, near Sand City, and

o    Salinas River Bridge near Castroville. 

·         Roadwork consists of alternating lane closures in both directions;

·         Work hours are from 8:30 am to 11:30 am both days.

·         Work is expected to be completed on Thursday, Dec. 27, weather permitting.

·         If it rains, then the striping work will be re-scheduled for the following week. An update will be provided if necessary.

·         Motorists can expect ten-minute delays due to this roadwork.

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Road and lane closures for Dec. 16 - 25

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, December 16, through Tuesday, December 25, 2012– newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

San Juan Road Project: Dec. 17 – Dec. 21

·         Night work from Dec. 17 to Dec. 21 will have crews working along Highway 101 between Dunbarton Road and Rocks Rd.

o    Work hours are 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

o    Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  Dec. 16 – Dec. 25

·         Daytime roadwork continues from 7am to 5 pm Monday, Dec. 17 through Friday, Dec. 21. 

·         Overnight closures of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek (Mile Marker 59.5), between Big Sur and Carmel are scheduled for four nights beginning Sunday, Dec. 16 through Thursday, Dec. 20 from 9 pm to 7 am.

·         There will be NO overnight closures from Sunday, Dec. 23 through Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.

·         Daytime work will take place Wednesday, Dec. 26, Thursday, Dec. 27 and Friday, Dec. 28 from 7 am to 5 pm.

·         There will be NO daytime closures on: Monday, Dec. 24, Tuesday, Dec. 25, Monday, Dec. 31 or Tuesday, January 1, 2013. Daytime and overnight roadwork resumes on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013.

·         Hwy. 1 @ Rocky Creek has one-way has one-way signalized traffic control 24/7. Traffic will be stopped for 10 minutes at a time during daytime roadwork.

·         In order to minimize traffic impact as part of the project, there will be advance notification for motorists, residents and businesses via a traffic hotline, electronic message signs and email updates.

Highway 1 in Watsonville:  Dec. 17 – Dec. 18

·         Daytime work on Highway 1, from Salinas Road to the Santa Cruz County Line, will result in alternating lane closures—northbound and southbound—between 7 am and 4 pm on Monday, December 17, and Tuesday, December 18.

·         Motorists can expect delays of up to 15 minutes.

·         Crews will be repairing asphalt.

Highway 1 @ Fremont:  Dec. 17 – Dec. 21

·         Night work on northbound Hwy 1 at Fremont St. will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Monday, December 17, to Friday, December 21.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Highway 68 @ Highway 1 (East):  Dec. 17 – Dec 14

·         Night work on westbound Hwy 68 at Hwy 1 (east) will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Monday, December 17, to Friday, December 121

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Prunedale Improvement Project: San Miguel Canyon Rd. and Hwy 101

• Construction work on San Miguel Canyon Rd., near Prunedale North Rd. and the Prunedale Shopping Center, began on Monday, June 25.  This work involves excavating the roadway to install new traffic signals, curbs and sidewalks, and rebuild the roadway.

o    Motorists can expect delays of about 15 minutes in the area.

o    Work will be done during the day.

o    Businesses are open, but access will change as work progresses.

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SPEED LIMIT ON HWY 101 THROUGH SAN JUAN ROAD INTERCHANGE PROJECT LOWERS TO 55 MPH

With the start of construction on the new US 101/San Juan Road Interchange Project, the speed limit along Highway 101, from Dunbarton Road in Aromas to just beyond Cole Road in San Benito County, will be reduced – from 60 mph to 55 mph. 

The lower speed limit zone is adjacent to the Prunedale Improvement Project area, where speed limits are also reduced. Speed limits are generally lowered throughout highway construction corridors to increase safety for travelers and those working in the area. 

In addition to the lower speed limits, drivers need to be aware that fines for violations are doubled in construction areas. Signs notifying motorists about the lower speed limits and double fines in the San Juan Road Interchange construction area went up when construction began on December 3, 2012.

The 101/San Juan Road Interchange Project addresses safety and operational concerns along the Highway 101 corridor between Dunbarton Rd. and Cole Rd. The project will remove three at-grade intersections and construct one interchange near the Red Barn. The new interchange will help improve safety and reduce the congestion along this heavily traveled stretch of US 101. 

The $90 million project is scheduled to be done in 2014.

Road and lane closures for Dec. 9 - 16

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, December 9, through Sunday, December 16, 2012– newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

San Juan Road Project: Dec. 9 – Dec. 12

·         Night work from Dec. 9 to Dec. 12 will have crews working along Highway 101 between Dunbarton Road and Rocks Rd.

o    Work hours are 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m.

o    Motorists can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  Dec. 9 – Dec. 14

·         Daytime roadwork continues from 7am to 5 pm Monday, Dec. 10 through Friday, Dec. 14. 

·         Overnight closures of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek (Mile Marker 59.5), between Big Sur and Carmel are scheduled for four nights beginning Sunday, Dec. 9 through Thursday, Dec. 13 from 9 pm to 7 am.

·         Hwy. 1 @ Rocky Creek has one-way has one-way signalized traffic control 24/7. Traffic will be stopped for 10 minutes at a time during daytime roadwork.

·         In order to minimize traffic impact as part of the project, there will be advance notification for motorists, residents and businesses via a traffic hotline, electronic message signs and email updates.

Highway 1 @ Fremont:  Dec. 10 – Dec. 14

·         Night work on northbound Hwy 1 at Fremont St. will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Monday, December 10, to Friday, December 14.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Highway 68 @ Highway 1 (East):  Dec. 10 – Dec 14

·         Night work on westbound Hwy 68 at Hwy 1 (east) will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Monday, December 10, to Friday, December 14.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Prunedale Improvement Project: San Miguel Canyon Rd. and Hwy 101

• Construction work on San Miguel Canyon Rd., near Prunedale North Rd. and the Prunedale Shopping Center, began on Monday, June 25.  This work involves excavating the roadway to install new traffic signals, curbs and sidewalks, and rebuild the roadway.

o    Motorists can expect delays of about 15 minutes in the area.

o    Work will be done during the day.

o    Businesses are open, but access will change as work progresses.

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UPDATE: CALTRANS TEMPORARILY CLOSING OFF RIGHT TURNS ON TO CRAZY HORSE CANYON ON DEC. 7

Caltrans will be closing off the right turn lane on northbound Highway 101 between the hours of 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on Friday, December 7.

Only school buses and emergency response vehicles will be permitted to make the right turn from northbound Highway 101 on to Crazy Horse Canyon during those hours.

Left turns from southbound Highway 101 on to Crazy Horse Canyon, and turns from Crazy Horse Canyon on to Highway 101 will be allowed.

Scheduled road and lane closures for Dec. 2 - 9

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, December 2, through Sunday, December 9, 2012– newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

San Juan Road Project: Dec. 3 – Dec. 7

·       On Monday, Dec. 3, construction will begin for the US 101 – San Juan Road Interchange Project.

·         The $91 million project will significantly reduce congestion and increase safety on the section of Highway 101 between Dunbarton Road in Monterey County and Cole Road in San Benito County by removing three major at-grade intersections (San Juan Road, Dunbarton Road and Cole Road) and replacing them with a single interchange near the Red Barn at San Juan Road and Route 101.

·         Daytime work between Dec. 3 and Dec. 7 will have crews working along the shoulders between Dunbarton Road and Rocks Rd.

Prunedale Improvement Project: Dec. 3

·       Night work on Hwy 101 between Vierra Canyon Road and Messick Road will close one lane between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  Dec. 2 – Dec. 7

·         Daytime roadwork continues from 7am to 5 pm Monday, Dec. 3 through Friday, Dec. 7. 

·         Overnight closures of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek (Mile Marker 59.5), between Big  Sur and Carmel are scheduled for four nights beginning Sunday, Dec. 2 through Thursday, Dec. 6 from 9 pm to 7 am.

·         Hwy. 1 @ Rocky Creek has one-way has one-way signalized traffic control 24/7. Traffic will be stopped for 10 minutes at a time during daytime roadwork.

·         In order to minimize traffic impact as part of the project, there will be advance notification for motorists, residents and businesses via a traffic hotline, electronic message signs and email updates.

Highway 1 @ Carmel River Bridge:  Dec. 5 – Dec. 7

·         Daytime work on Hwy 1, between the Carmel River Bridge and Oliver Road, will close one lane between the hours of 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. from Wednesday, December 5, to Friday, December 7.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

Highway 1 @ Fremont:  Dec. 3 – Dec. 7

·         Night work on northbound Hwy 1 at Fremont St. will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Monday, December 3, to Friday, December 7.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Highway 68 @ Highway 1 (East):  Dec. 2 – Dec 7

·         Night work on westbound Hwy 68 at Hwy 1 (east) will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Sunday, December 2, to Thursday, December 6.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Prunedale Improvement Project: San Miguel Canyon Rd. and Hwy 101

• Construction work on San Miguel Canyon Rd., near Prunedale North Rd. and the Prunedale Shopping Center, began on Monday, June 25.  This work involves excavating the roadway to install new traffic signals, curbs and sidewalks, and rebuild the roadway.

o    Motorists can expect delays of about 15 minutes in the area.

o    Work will be done during the day.

o    Businesses are open, but access will change as work progresses.

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CONSTRUCTION ON US 101 SAN JUAN ROAD INTERCHANGE BEGINS DECEMBER 3

Caltrans will begin construction of the new San Juan Road Interchange Project on Monday, December 3. The $91 million project will significantly reduce congestion and increase safety on the section of Highway 101 between Dunbarton Road in Monterey County and Cole Road in San Benito County by removing three major at-grade intersections (San Juan Road, Dunbarton Road and Cole Road) and replacing them with a single interchange near the Red Barn at San Juan Road and Route 101.

“This section of the highway has been a choke point for too long,” says Lou Calcagno, Monterey County Supervisor for District 2. “This interchange will make it easier and safer for everyone traveling in the area.”

More than 63,000 vehicles travel through the US 101/San Juan Road area every day – including agricultural trucks and visitors to the region. Eliminating the at-grade intersections and left turn conflicts in the corridor will convert the section of US 101 within the project limits from expressway to freeway.

Caltrans awarded the $48.7 million construction contract for the US 101 San Juan Road Interchange Project to Granite Construction Company and MCM Construction, a joint venture, on September 27. The contract was approved on November 6. Construction is expected to be completed in 2014. 

An official groundbreaking ceremony for the San Juan Road Interchange Project, with project advocates and funding partners, will be held early next year.

Road and lane closures for Nov. 25 - Dec. 2

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, November 25, through Sunday, December 2, 2012– newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Prunedale Improvement Project: Nov. 26 – Nov. 29

·      Night work on Hwy 101 near Crazy Horse Canyon Road will result in lane closures from Monday, November 26 to Thursday, November 29, between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

o   Crews will be working on the new Crazy Horse Canyon Road overpass.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  Nov. 26 – Dec. 1

·      Daytime roadwork continues from 7am to 5 pm Monday, Nov. 26 through Saturday, Dec. 1. 

·      Overnight closures of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek (Mile Marker 59.5) are scheduled for four nights starting from next Monday, Nov. 26 through Thursday, Nov. 29 from 9 pm to 7 am each night. No overnight closures Sunday, Nov. 25.

·       Hwy. 1 @ Rocky Creek has one-way has one-way signalized traffic control 24/7. Traffic will be stopped for 10 minutes at a time during daytime roadwork.

·       In order to minimize traffic impact as part of the project, there will be advance notification for motorists, residents and businesses via a traffic hotline, electronic message signs and email updates.

Highway 1@ Fremont:  Nov. 26 – Nov. 29

·       Night work on northbound Hwy 1 at Fremont St. will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Monday, November 26, to Thursday, November 29.

·      Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·      Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Highway 68@Highway 1 (East):  Nov. 26 – Nov. 29

·      Night work on westbound Hwy 68 at Hwy 1 (east) will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Monday, November 26, to Thursday, November 29.

·      Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·       Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Prunedale Improvement Project: San Miguel Canyon Rd. and Hwy 101

• Construction work on San Miguel Canyon Rd., near Prunedale North Rd. and the Prunedale Shopping Center, began on Monday, June 25.  This work involves excavating the roadway to install new traffic signals, curbs and sidewalks, and rebuild the roadway.

o    Motorists can expect delays of about 15 minutes in the area.

o    Work will be done during the day.

o    Businesses are open, but access will change as work progresses.

Road and lane closures for Nov. 18 - 25

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, November 18, through Sunday, November 25, 2012– newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Prunedale Improvement Project: Nov. 19

·         Night work on Hwy 101 near Crazy Horse Canyon Road will result in lane closures on Monday, November 19, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 6 a.m.

o   Crews will be working on the new Crazy Horse Canyon overpass.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  Nov. 18 – Nov. 21

·         Daytime roadwork continues from 7am to 5 pm Sunday, Nov. 18 through Tuesday, Nov. 20 and from 7 am to 12 pm on Wednesday, Nov. 21. 

·         Hwy. 1 @ Rocky Creek has one-way has one-way signalized traffic control 24/7. Traffic will be stopped for 10 minutes at a time during daytime roadwork.

·         Overnight closures of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek (Mile Marker 59.5) are scheduled for three nights starting from Sunday, Nov. 18, through Tuesday, Nov. 20, from 9 pm to 7 am each night.

·         No overnight closures Wednesday, Nov. 21 or Thursday, Nov. 22.

·         In order to minimize traffic impact as part of the project, there will be advance notification for motorists, residents and businesses via a traffic hotline, electronic message signs and email updates.

Highway 1@ Fremont:  Nov. 19 – Nov. 21

·         Night work on northbound Hwy 1 at Fremont St. will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Monday, November 19, to Tuesday, November 20.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Highway 68@Highway 1 (East):  Nov. 18 – Nov. 21

·         Night work on westbound Hwy 68 at Hwy 1 (east) will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Sunday, November 18, to Tuesday, November 20.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Highway 68:  Nov. 18 – Nov. 21

·         Night work on both east and westbound Hwy 68, between Hwy 1 and the entrance to Laguna Seca will result in closures between the hours of 7 p.m. – 6 a.m. from Sunday, November 18, to Tuesday, November 20.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be striping the new pavement.

Prunedale Improvement Project: San Miguel Canyon Rd. and Hwy 101

• Construction work on San Miguel Canyon Rd., near Prunedale North Rd. and the Prunedale Shopping Center, began on Monday, June 25.  This work involves excavating the roadway to install new traffic signals, curbs and sidewalks, and rebuild the roadway.

o    Motorists can expect delays of about 15 minutes in the area.

o    Work will be done during the day.

o    Businesses are open, but access will change as work progresses.

*** Additional Information About Traffic This Weekend for Big Sur Half Marathon

Please be aware that many streets in the downtown Monterey and Pacific Grove areas and along the waterfront in Pacific Grove will be closed for the duration of the Big Sur Half Marathon.  Below are some of the key traffic areas to be aware of.

MONTEREY

• Most areas in downtown Monterey will be closed between 6 a.m. and 8 a.m. including Del Monte Avenue, the Lighthouse Tunnel, Franklin Street and Pearl St.  Del Monte Avenue between Camino El Estero and Figueroa will be closed from 4 a.m. to 8 a.m.

Del Monte Ave.

• LIGHTHOUSE TUNNEL WILL BE CLOSED BETWEEN 6 AND 8 A.M.

• Highway One South exits will be closed at Casa Verde and Del Monte Avenue.  The main Monterey exits at Camino Aguajito and Munras Avenue will remain open.

• The route from New Monterey and Pacific Grove will remain open throughout the morning to accommodate residents, visitors and runners who wish to park in the downtown area.

• Foam Avenue will be closed to Drake until approximately 8:30 a.m.  CANNERY ROW will be closed between 6 and 10 a.m.

PACIFIC GROVE

• Ocean View Blvd. from Eardley to 17th will be closed from 6 to approximately 9 a.m.  Ocean View/Sunset from Lovers Point to Asilomar will be closed from approximately 6 to 10 a.m. 

• The downtown area of Pacific Grove between Fountain, Lighthouse, Central and Congress Streets will be closed between approximately 7 to 9 a.m.  Residents from Fountain to 16th Street can exit the area at Central & Fountain.  Residents from 18th to Calendonia can exit via Jewell Avenue and Pacific St.  Residents on 17th St. have pedestrian egress only.

• The Monterey Bay Recreation Trail will be closed to pedestrians and bicyclists from approximately 7:30 to 10 a.m.

 SATURDAY MORNING – 3K and 5K Races

Cannery Row will be closed between Prescott and David between 6 and 11 a.m.  Ocean View Blvd. in Pacific Grove will be closed from 7:30 to 9:30.