ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR JAN 29 - FEB 5

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, January 29, through Sunday, February 5, 2012– newest information is in red.

  

Prunedale Improvement Project: February 1 – February 2

·         Night work on Hwy 101 between Ralph Lane and Pesante Road will have traffic on the highway crossing over to the other side for two nights – Wednesday, February 1, and Thursday, February 2, between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.

o    Crews will be removing the falsework on the new Blackie Rd. overcrossing.

o    Traffic detours will be clearly marked.

o    CHP will be on-site to help direct traffic.

  

Highway 101/Airport Blvd. Project: January 30 – February 3

·         Due to the rain last weekend, paving on Airport Blvd. will need to be done during the day, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  from Monday, January 30, to Friday, February 3. 

o   The SB onramp to Hwy 101 will be subject to closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

o   Traffic will be detoured to Terven Ave. to Sanborn Rd. to Hwy101. 

o   Motorists are advised to use an alternate route if possible to avoid 10 to 15 minute delays.

Highway 183: January 31 – February 2

·         There will be a lane closure on HWY 183, between Cooper Road and Davis Road, from January 31 to February 2. Hours are between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

o   Crews will be repairing the pavement.

o   Motorists should expect delays of up to 5 minutes.

  

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.

Highway 68: March 2012

·         Monterey County Public Works continues its work along HWY 68 and San Benancio, which will go on through March 2012. 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.

                                                                                 

Lane closure on 101 tonight

Caltrans will close one lane on northbound HWY 101 tonight, January 27, between 8 p.m. and midnight, to allow crews to repair a crash cushion. 


The lane closure will be between Boronda Rd. and Martines Rd. on HWY 101 northbound.

Did you realize that people who text while driving are 23 times more likely to be in a crash?

ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR JAN 22 - JAN 29

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, January 22, through Sunday, January 29, 2012– newest information is in red.

Prunedale Improvement Project: January 23 - 26

·         Night work on Hwy 101 between San Miguel Canyon and Tustin Rd. will close one lane in each direction from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday, January 23, to Thursday, January 26.

o    Crews will be working on the superstructure at San Miguel Canyon. 

Highway 101/Airport Blvd. Project: January 26 - 27

·         Due to cold night time temperatures, paving on Airport Blvd. will need to be done during the day, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  on Thursday, January 26, and Friday, January 27. 

o   The SB onramp to Hwy 101 will be subject to closure from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

o   Traffic will be detoured to Terven Ave. to Sanborn Rd. to Hwy101. 

o   Motorists are advised to use an alternate route if possible to avoid 10 to 15 minute delays.

South Monterey County: January 23 - 27

·         Slab repair work in King City will result in lane closures on Hwy 101 at First St. between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m.

  

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.

Highway 68: March 2012

·         Monterey County Public Works continues its work along HWY 68 and San Benancio, which will go on through March 2012. 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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Wet weather ahead!

So far this winter the weather's been beautiful, but that's going to change today - with rain expected throughout the weekend. Here are some tips for driving safely in the rain:

• First and foremost: slow down! It takes longer to stop or adjust in wet weather.
• When it rains after a long, dry spell the water blends with oil and rubber-dust deposits on the road surface. That mixture builds up at intersections, where cars stop and start frequently. Be extra careful immediately after it starts raining because it takes a while for the worst of the dirt and oil to get washed off the road.
• Stay toward the middle lanes - water tends to pool in the outside lanes.
• Maintain proper following distance (3 Second Rule). This needs to be increased in wet weather.
• Drive in the tracks of a car ahead of you.
• Don't follow large trucks or buses too closely. The spray created by their large tires reduces your vision. Take care when passing them as well; if you must pass, do so quickly and safely.
• Be more alert when driving in wet or slippery conditions. Watch out for brake lights in front of you.
• Avoid using your brakes; if possible, take your foot off the accelerator to slow down.
• Turn your headlights on even in a light rain, or in gloomy, foggy or overcast conditions. Not only do they help you see the road, but they'll help other drivers see you. If your car has daytime running lights you still should put them on, so vehicles behind you can see you better.
• Never drive beyond the limits of visibility. At night rainy roads become especially treacherous. The glare of oncoming lights, amplified by the rain on your windscreen, can cause temporary loss of visibility while substantially increasing driver fatigue. In rainy conditions pedestrians, livestock, and wildlife are extremely hard to spot and even harder to avoid.
• When driving through a puddle of uncertain depth, go slowly. If it's deeper than the bottom of your doors, turn around and find another route. Deep water can cause serious damage to a modern car's electrical system.
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Please stay safe out there!

Thanks,

Sharon

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ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR JAN 16 - 22

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, January 15, through Sunday, January 22, 2012– newest information is in red.

Please note: Because this week’s Cone Zone Report is coming to you on Thursday, instead of Friday, there may be some information about road and lane closures that is not included because it was not available. For a complete list of all of Caltrans’ scheduled road and lane closures for next week, please visit the Caltrans website: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/road_information.htm

Prunedale Improvement Project: January 16 - 19

·         Night work on Hwy 101 between San Miguel Canyon and Tustin Rd. will close one lane in each direction from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday, January 16, to Thursday, January 19.

o    Crews will be working on the superstructure at San Miguel Canyon. 

Highway 101/Airport Blvd. Project: January 16 - 19

·         Reversing lane closures will be performed on Airport Blvd.  at night from Monday, January 16, through Thursday, January 19, between 8:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. 

·         Traffic shifts on Airport Blvd. will also be performed during the day, from 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., from Monday, January 16, through Thursday, January 19.

o   The reason for the shifts and closures is to install traffic loops.

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.

  

Highway 68: February 2012

·         Monterey County Public Works continues its work along HWY 68 and San Benancio, which will go on through February 2012. 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.

                                                                                 

Lane closure at Airport Blvd. and Moffett St on Jan. 11

This is not part of the Prunedale Improvement Project, but I just received word of a lane closure that will be happening tomorrow in Salinas, so I'm passing it along for all of you who might be driving through Salinas tomorrow:


Caltrans will be paving the intersection of Airport Blvd. and Moffett St. in downtown Salinas on Wed., January 11, between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. 


Paving will result in lane closures; one lane will always be kept open so that traffic will be able to get through the intersection. 


Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

ROAD AND LANE CLOSURES SCHEDULED FOR JAN 8 - 16

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, January 8, through Sunday, January 16, 2012– newest information is in red.

Prunedale Improvement Project: January 9-12

·         Night work on Hwy 101 between San Miguel Canyon and Tustin Rd. will close one lane in each direction from 7:30 p.m. to 6 a.m. from Monday, January 9, to Thursday, January 12.

o    Crews will be working on the superstructure at San Miguel Canyon. 

·         Night work on HWY 101 between Mallory Canyon Rd. and Echo Valley Rd. will close one northbound lane between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m. each night from Monday, January 9, through Thursday, January 12.

o    Crews will be drilling the foundation for a new temporary conveyor bridge. 

Highway 101/Airport Blvd. Project: January 9 - 12

·         The southbound on-ramp to Hwy101 at Airport Blvd. will be closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday, January 9, through Thursday, January 12, for landscaping work.

o   Motorists will be detoured to Terven Ave.

o    Detour signs will be in place.

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.

Highway 68: January

·         Monterey County Public Works continues its work along HWY 68 and San Benancio, which will go on through January 2012. 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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