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.