REMINDER: CONSTRUCTION WILL PERMANENTLY CLOSE ACCESS BETWEEN US 101 AND ECHO VALLEY ROAD ON JULY 15

On Monday, July 15, Granite Construction and MCM Construction, Caltrans’ contractors for the US 101 Prunedale Improvement Project, will cul-de-sac Echo Valley Road at US 101, permanently eliminating direct access between US 101 and Echo Valley Road. This change was originally scheduled for July 8; the date was moved due to construction delays.

The good news is that this closure will allow construction work on the Crazy Horse Canyon Interchange to be completed as early as September; months ahead of schedule. In the meantime, though, it will mean out-of-direction travel for area residents and visitors, making getting to and from residences and businesses near the US 101/Echo Valley Road intersection more difficult.

• To access US 101 from Echo Valley Road drivers will need to take Echo Valley Road to Tustin Rd., turn left on Tustin Rd., and then turn on to US 101.

• To get from southbound US 101 to Echo Valley Road, drivers will need to exit at San Miguel Canyon Rd., turn right on San Miguel Canyon Rd., and follow it to Echo Valley Road.

• To get from northbound US 101 to Echo Valley Road drivers will need to exit at San Miguel Canyon Rd., turn left on San Miguel Canyon Rd., and follow it to Echo Valley Road.

This accelerated construction is necessary to complete the new Crazy Horse Canyon Interchange before the rainy season begins. Closing off Echo Valley Road at this point will allow for faster construction of the new southbound US-101 off-ramp; once completed, the new Crazy Horse Canyon Interchange will eliminate left turns across US-101 in this area, provide easier access to and from Echo Valley Rd., and increase safety throughout the corridor.

More information about the Prunedale Improvement Project is available on the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s website, www.tamcmonterey.org.

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Road and lane closures for June 7 - July 14

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, July 7, through Sunday, July 14, 2013 – newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  July 8  – July 12

• Daytime roadwork on Highway 1 continues next week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12.
• There will night work from 9 pm to 7 am, starting Monday, July 8 through Thursday, July 11 (Friday at 7am).
• There will be NO OVERNIGHT FULL closures next week.

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

Highway 1 through Big Sur: July 8 – July 1

• Day time utility work along the Big Sur coast between Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Partington Ridge Road from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

Highway 1 Seaside: July 8 – July 12

• Night time bridge work at Sand Dunes Drive in Seaside from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 101 King City:  July 8 – July 12

• Daytime road work will cause alternating lane closures in each direction of Hwy. 101 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, July 8 through Friday, July 12.
• Roadwork will take place from:
• Just south of the Jolon Undercrossing to the Jolon Undercrossing, including the Jolon Road southbound off ramp.
• Just south of First St. Overcrossing to the First St. Overcrossing, including the First St. southbound onramp and northbound off-ramp.
• The work is part of a two-month construction project to replace concrete slabs of a ¾ mile section of Highway 101 in King City.
•  Motorists can expect delays of approximately 20 minutes.

Highway 101 Soledad:  July 8 – July 12

• Work begins on widening the shoulder and constructing a concrete median barrier at two locations on Highway 101 in Soledad and just north of Soledad.
• Roadwork will take place from:
• Salinas River Bridge to Camphora Overcrossing
• Just north of Soledad Prison Overcrossing to South Gonzales Overcrossing
• The work will cause alternating lane closures in each direction of Hwy. 101 from midnight to 3:30 pm Mondays through Thursdays and from midnight am to 12:00 pm noon on Fridays.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 101 Gonzales:  July 8 – July 12

• Daytime survey work on Highway 101 at La Gloria Road will result in alternating lane closures—northbound and southbound—between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project – Ralph Lane to Pesante Road:  July 8 - 12

• Nighttime work on Highway 101 from Ralph Lane to Pesante Road will close one lane each direction between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The closure is needed for crews to conduct work on the median barrier.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project – San Miguel Canyon Overcrossing:  July 9

• Daytime work on the San Miguel Canyon overcrossing will result in the closure of the north and south bound off ramps, and the north bound onramp from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

San Juan Road: July 8- 10

·         San Juan Road will be closed to through traffic from just after the 76 Gas Station to Dunbarton Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 8 - July 10.

·         Crews will be doing drainage work and widening San Juan Road.

·         Travelers should detour to San Miguel Canyon Road.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

***UPCOMING CLOSURE:  Echo Valley Road at Highway 101***

·       CONSTRUCTION WILL CLOSE ACCESS BETWEEN US 101 AND ECHO VALLEY ROAD ON JULY 15.

·     This closure will allow construction work on the Crazy Horse Canyon Interchange to be completed as early as September; months ahead of schedule.

·      Travelers should detour to San Miguel Canyon Road.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

Announcement: Echo Valley Closure at Highway 101

CONSTRUCTION WILL CLOSE ACCESS BETWEEN US 101 AND ECHO VALLEY ROAD ON JULY 15

 

MONTEREY COUNTY –  On Monday, July 15, Granite Construction and MCM Construction, Caltrans’ contractors for the US 101 Prunedale Improvement Project, will cul-de-sac Echo Valley Road at US 101, permanently eliminating direct access between US 101 and Echo Valley Road. This change was originally scheduled for July 8; the date was moved due to construction delays.

The good news is that this closure will allow construction work on the Crazy Horse Canyon Interchange to be completed as early as September; months ahead of schedule. In the meantime, though, it will mean out-of-direction travel for area residents and visitors, making getting to and from residences and businesses near the US 101/Echo Valley Road intersection more difficult.

·       To access US 101 from Echo Valley Road drivers will need to take Echo Valley Road to Tustin Rd., turn left on Tustin Rd., and then turn on to US 101.

·       To get from southbound US 101 to Echo Valley Road, drivers will need to exit at San Miguel Canyon Rd., turn right on San Miguel Canyon Rd., and follow it to Echo Valley Road.

 

·         To get from northbound US 101 to Echo Valley Road drivers will need to exit at San Miguel Canyon Rd., turn left on San Miguel Canyon Rd., and follow it to Echo Valley Road.

 

This accelerated construction is necessary to complete the new Crazy Horse Canyon Interchange before the rainy season begins. Closing off Echo Valley Road at this point will allow for faster construction of the new southbound US-101 off-ramp; once completed, the new Crazy Horse Canyon Interchange will eliminate left turns across US-101 in this area, provide easier access to and from Echo Valley Rd., and increase safety throughout the corridor.

More information about the Prunedale Improvement Project is available on the Transportation Agency for Monterey County’s website, www.tamcmonterey.org.

Road and lane closures for June 30 - July 7

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, June 30, through Sunday, July 7, 2013 – newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  July 1  – July 3

• Daytime roadwork on Highway 1 continues next week from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, July 1 through Tuesday, July 2, and from 7 am to 12 pm on Wednesday, July 3.
• There will no daytime roadwork as from noon on July 3, through Friday, July 5, due to Independence Day.
• There will be NO OVERNIGHT FULL closures or NIGHT ROADWORK next week.

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

Highway 1 through Big Sur: July 1 – July 2

• Day time work including vegetation spraying, paving, and replacing pavement markers continues along the Big Sur coast between Pfeiffer Burns State Park and Garrapata Ridge Road.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 101 Soledad:  July 1 – July 3

• Daytime bridge work on Arroyo Seco Road at Highway 101 will result in surface street lane closures—eastbound and westbound—between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 101 Gonzales and Chualar:  July 1 – July 3

• Daytime work on Highway 101, from Gloria Road to Hartnell Road will result in alternating lane closures—northbound and southbound—between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Crews will be surveying, and sealing cracked pavement.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 15 minutes.

Highway 101 Salinas:  July 1 – July 3

• Nighttime bridge work on Highway 101 at East Market St. will result in alternating lane closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• Daytime bridge work on Highway 101 at Sherwood Dr. will result in alternating lane closures between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project – Espinosa Road: July 1 – July 3

• Daytime work on Espinosa Road near Hwy 101 in Salinas will result in surface street lane closures (as needed) between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project – Ralph Lane to Pesante Road:  July 1 - 3

• Nighttime work on Highway 101 from Ralph Lane to Pesante Road will close one lane each direction between 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• The closure is needed for crews to conduct work on the median barrier.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 183 at Tembladero Bridge:  July 1 – July 3

• Nighttime bridge work on Highway 183 Tembladero Bridge will result in alternating lane closures between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Blackie Road Safety Improvement Project: July 1 – July 3

• Roadway construction continues between Borromeo Drive to approximately one mile west of Borromeo Drive going to Castroville.
• Blackie Rd. will be open to emergency vehicles, school buses, local residents and patrons of local businesses.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 30 minutes.

***UPCOMING TEMPORARY CLOSURE:  San Juan Road: July 8- 10***

• San Juan Road will be closed to through traffic from just after the 76 Gas Station to Dunbarton Road from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on July 8 - July 10.
• Crews will be doing drainage work and widening San Juan Road.
• Travelers should detour to San Miguel Canyon Road.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

Road and lane closures for June 23 - 30

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, June 23, through Sunday, June 30, 2013 – newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  June 24  – June 28

• Daytime roadwork on Highway 1 continues next week from 7 am to 5 pm Monday, June 24 through Friday, June 28.
• There WILL be NIGHT ROADWORK starting Sunday, June 23 through Thursday, June 27 (Friday at 7am).
• There will be NO OVERNIGHT FULL closures next week.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

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

Highway 1 through Big Sur: June 24 – June 28

• Day time work including vegetation spraying, paving, and replacing pavement markers continues along the Big Sur coast between Lime Creek Bridge and Casa Verde Way.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 101 Soledad:  June 24 – June 28

• Daytime bridge work on Arroyo Seco Road at Highway 101 will result in surface street lane closures—eastbound and westbound—between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 101 Gonzales and Chualar:  June 24 – June 28

• Daytime work on Highway 101, from Gloria Road to Chualar Road, will result in alternating lane closures—northbound and southbound—between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Crews will be surveying, and sealing cracked pavement.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 15 minutes.

Highway 101 – Boronda Road:  June 23

• Daytime work on the southbound on-ramp to Highway 101 at Boronda Rd. will close one lane between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

Highway 101 Salinas:  June 23 – June 28

• Nighttime bridge work on Highway 101 at East Market St. will result in alternating lane closures between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• Daytime bridge work on Highway 101 at Sherwood Dr. will result in alternating lane closures between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project – Espinosa Road: June 24 – June 28

• Daytime work on Espinosa Road near Hwy 101 in Salinas will result in surface street lane closures (as needed) between 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project – Ralph Lane - Pesante Road: June 24 – June 28

• Night work on Highway 101, between Ralph Ln and Pesante Rd, will result in alternating lane closures (as needed) between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project – Reese Circle:  June 23

• Daytime work on northbound Highway 101 at Reese Circle will close one lane between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project – San Miguel Canyon Road:  June 23

• Daytime work on the northbound on-ramo to Highway 101 at San Miguel Canyon Rd. will close one lane between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
• Crews will be repairing guardrail.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

San Juan Road Project – Dunbarton Road South:  June 23 – June 28

• Night work on Highway 101, between Dunbarton Rd. South and Rocks Rd. will result in single lane closures between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

San Juan Road Project – San Juan Road:  June 23 – June 28

• Daytime work on Highway 101 at San Juan Road will result in alternating lane closures between    7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

Highway 183 at Tembladero Bridge:  June 23 - 28

• Nighttime bridge work on Highway 183 Tembladero Bridge will result in alternating lane closures between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Blackie Road Safety Improvement Project: June 24 – June 28

• Roadway construction continues between Borromeo Drive to approximately one mile west of Borromeo Drive going to Castroville.
• Blackie Rd. will be open to emergency vehicles, school buses, local residents and patrons of local businesses.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 30 minutes.

***UPCOMING TEMPORARY CLOSURE:  San Juan Road: July 1- 2***

• San Juan Road will be closed to through traffic just after the 76 Gas Station to Dunbarton Road from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on July 1 and July 2.
• Motorists should detour to Dunbarton Road.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

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Road and lane Closures June 16 - June 23

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, June 16, through Sunday, June 23, 2013 – newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  June 17  – June 21

• Daytime roadwork on Highway 1 continues next week from 7 am to 5 pm Monday, June 17 through Friday, June 21.
• There WILL be NIGHT ROADWORK starting Sunday, June 16 through Thursday, June 20 (Friday 7am) from 9 pm to 7 am.
• There will be NO OVERNIGHT FULL closures next week.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

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

Highway 1 through Big Sur: June 18 – June 20

• Day time shoulder work and vegetation spaying continues along the Big Sur coast between Lime Creek Bridge and Garrapata Creek Bridge.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 1 Pavement Work through Big Sur: June 18 – June 20

• Caltrans will conduct pavement and guardrail work from the Little Sur River Bridge to Hurricane Point between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 68 Sweeping:  June 18 and June 20

• Daytime sweeping on Highway 68 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 5 minutes.

Highway 68 Bridge Work:  June 16 - June 21

• Nighttime work on El Toro Creek Bridge from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 101 Gonzales:  June 17 – June 21

• Daytime work on Highway 101, from Alta St/Old Stage Rd to La Gloria Rd, will result in alternating lane closures—northbound and southbound—between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• Crews will be sealing cracked pavement.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 101 Salinas:  June 16 – June 21

• Nighttime bridge work on Highway 101, from Alisal Rd to East Market St will result in alternating lane closures between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project Ralph Lane - Pesante Road: June 17 – June 21

• Night work on Highway 101, between Ralph Ln and at Pesante Rd, will result in alternating lane closures (as needed) between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

San Juan Road Interchange Traffic Stop: June 18

·       The CHP will temporarily stop traffic on Highway 101 to allow crews to move equipment across the highway.

·       The stoppage will occur between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m.

·        Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 183 at Tembladero Bridge:  June 16 - 21

• Nighttime bridge work on Highway 183 Tembladero Bridge will result in alternating lane closures between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Blackie Road Safety Improvement Project: June 17 – June 21

·        Roadway construction continues between Borromeo Drive to approximately one mile west of Borromeo Drive going to Castroville.

·        Blackie Road will be open to emergency vehicles, school buses, local residents and patrons of local businesses.

·        Motorists can expect delays of approximately 30 minutes.

Road and lane closures for June 9 - 16

Here are the major scheduled road and lane closures for Monterey County from Sunday, June 9, through Sunday, June 16, 2013 – newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

Highway 1 Closure at Pitkins Curve Bridge And Rockshed: June 10

• Hwy 1 at Pitkins Curve will be fully closed from midnight on Sunday, June 9, until 6 am on Monday, June 10.
• The full six-hour early morning closure is necessary to remove a temporary working platform near the rockshed.
• Motorists should detour to Hwy. 68, U.S. Hwy. 101 to either Nacimiento-Fergusson Road or Hwy. 46

Highway 1/Rocky Creek Viaduct Project:  June 9  – June 14

• Daytime roadwork on Highway 1 continues next week from 7 am to 5 pm Monday, June 10 through Friday, June 14
• There WILL be NIGHT ROADWORK starting Sunday, June 9 through Thursday, June 13 (Friday 7am) from 9 pm to 7 am
• There will be NO OVERNIGHT FULL closures next week
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes

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

Highway 1 through Big Sur: June 11 – June 14

• Day time shoulder work and vegetation spaying continues along the Big Sur coast between Lime Creek Bridge and Garrapata Creek Bridge.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 1 pavement work through Big Sur: June 10 – June 14

• Caltrans will conduct pavement and guardrail work at the following locations.
• Ventana Entrance to 4 miles south;
• Little Sur River Bridge to Hurricane Point;
• Garrapata Ridge Road to Garrapata Creek Bridge; and
• Carmelite Monastery to Point Lobos St Reserve.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Highway 1/ Salinas Road to Watsonville:  June 11 – June 13

• 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 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 15 minutes.

Highway 101 between Salinas and Gonzales:  June 10 – June 14

• Daytime work on Highway 101, from Abbott St to Alta St, will result in alternating lane closures—northbound and southbound—between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.
• Crews will be sealing cracked pavement.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.

Prunedale Improvement Project Ralph Lane - Pesante Road: June 10 – June 14

• Night work on Highway 101, between Ralph Ln and at Pesante Rd, will result in alternating lane closures (as needed) between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes

Prunedale Improvement Project at Crazy Horse Canyon: June 10 – June 14

• Night work continues between Mallory Canyon Road and Echo Valley Road from Monday, June 10, to Friday, June 14.
• There will be alternating lane closures as needed between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• There will be no left turns from Crazy Horse Canyon Rd to Highway 101 South on Monday, June 10, between 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes.
• Crews will be moving equipment and removing bridge falsework.

San Juan Road Interchange: June 9 – June 14

·         Overnight work on Hwy 101, between Dunbarton Road and Cannon Road/Rocks Road, will result in lane closures between the hours of 7:30 p.m. and 6 a.m.

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes

Highway 156 at Castroville Blvd:  June 9

• Crews will repair guardrail on Highway 156 near Castroville Blvd. on Sunday, June 9, between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
• Motorists can expect delays of approximately 8 minutes.

Blackie Road Safety Improvement Project: June 10 – June 14

·         Roadway construction continues between Borromeo Drive to approximately one mile west of Borromeo Drive going to Castroville

·         Blackie Road will be open to emergency vehicles, school buses, local residents and patrons of local businesses

·         Motorists can expect delays of approximately 30 minutes.

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