Categories: 2018-2019 El NiñoMud Creek & Paul’s Slide

48 hour notice on Mud Creek & Paul’s Slide

48-HOUR TRAFFIC ADVISORY**

POTENTIAL TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 1 AT MUD CREEK/PAUL’S SLIDE

MONTEREY COUNTY — Caltrans has received notification from National Weather Service (NOAA) data that there is a significant storm arriving in approximately 48-hours for the areas of Mud Creek (PM 8.9) and Paul’s Slide (PM 21.6) on State Route 1 in the Big Sur area.

This advisory is for travelers to be ready in the event the roadway needs to be closed due to a predicted significant storm and allow time for them to prepare for the closure including stocking up on necessary supplies and making plans.

NOTE: At the 24-hour mark, an updated traffic advisory will be sent, either confirming the full closure or providing additional information. These advisories apply only to the Mud Creek and Paul’s Slide areas with each closure being treated separately.

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Andrew Scott says:

January 11, 2019 at 11:14 pm

Caltrans District 5
‏ @CaltransD5

5m5 minutes ago

Kate,

"#Hwy1 #BigSur Update: rocks/mud on road due to heavy rain & wind so we are CLOSING it from Ragged Pt to Deetjen's Inn overnight. Crews will begin clean-up at daybreak."