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.

Road and lane closures for Nov 11 - 18

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, November 11, through Sunday, November 18, 2012– newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  Nov. 12 – Nov. 15

·         Daytime roadwork on Hwy 1 continues from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.

·         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 five nights from Monday, Nov. 12, through Thursday, Nov. 15, from 9 pm to 7 am each night.

·         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. 12 – Nov. 15

·         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 12, to Thursday, November 15.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Highway 68@Highway 1 (East):  Nov. 12 – Nov. 15

·         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 12, to Thursday, November 15.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be working on the guardrail.

Highway 68:  Nov. 12 – Nov. 15

·         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 Monday, November 12, to Thursday, November 15.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

·         Crews will be striping the new pavement.

Highway 68:  Nov. 5 – Nov. 30

·         Caltrans night work on Hwy 68 west of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) continues.

o    Roadwork consists of one-way reversing traffic control with flaggers.

·         Construction hours are: Sundays from 9 pm to 5 am, and Mondays through Thursdays from 8 pm to 5 am.

·         There will not be any night work on Friday or Saturday nights.

·         Motorists should expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

·         This project will remove a deteriorated culvert and install a new one with improved drainage. 

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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The grass is always (getting) greener on the other side

Granite Construction, Caltrans' contractor for the Prunedale Improvement Project, has placed sod and planted seeds on the slopes near Echo Valley Road and Crazy Horse Canyon Road - and they're beginning to show signs of growth! The seeds are native plants, which are meant to last for a long time, and the sod is taking root. A few more weeks of moderate weather could leave us with a very healthy slope come winter!

Road and lane closures for Nov. 4 - 11

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for the areas between Salinas and North Monterey County from Sunday, November 4, through Sunday, November 11, 2012– newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  Nov. 4 – Nov. 10

·       Daytime roadwork on Hwy 1 continues from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m.

·       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 five nights from Sunday, Nov. 4, through Thursday, Nov. 8, from 9 pm to 7 am each night.

·      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 68:  Nov. 5 – Nov. 30

·       Caltrans will begin roadwork on Hwy 68 west of the Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula (CHOMP) on Monday, Nov. 5.

o    Roadwork will consist of one-way reversing traffic control with flaggers.

·       Construction hours are: Sundays from 9 pm to 5 am, and Mondays through Thursdays from 8 pm to 5 am.

·      There will not be any night work on Friday or Saturday nights.

·      Motorists should expect delays of up to 10 minutes.

·      This project will remove a deteriorated culvert and install a new one with improved drainage. 

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.

Traffic Advisories from Monterey County Public Works

·         On Monday, October 15, Granite Construction, Monterey County Public Works’ contractor for the Blackie Road Safety Improvements Project, will temporarily close Blackie Road, from Borromeo Drive to a half a mile west of Moro Terrace, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Mondays through Fridays, for approximately three weeks to all but local traffic and emergency response vehicles.

o    Construction is scheduled to start on October 15 and go through November 2; during this time:

§  All businesses and places of worship in this area along Blackie Rd. will remain open;

§  Emergency response vehicles will have access at all times;

§  Local traffic, including those going to businesses in the area, will have access;

§  The speed limit in the construction area will be reduced to 25 M.P.H.;

§  Motorists can expect traffic delays of up to 30 minutes;

§  There will be construction noise during the day, with crews working from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

o    This closure is necessary to safely remove trees along Blackie Road. It is the first step of the $1.5 million Blackie Road Safety Improvements Project, which will widen, add shoulders, and repave Blackie Road.

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