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Rocky Creek Closure schedule

UPDATE #13 (10/9/2024)

NEXT PHASE OF REPAIRS TO HIGHWAY 1 AT ROCKY CREEK
TO INCLUDE FULL OVERNIGHT CLOSURESMONTEREY COUNTY –
Caltrans will continue with emergency repairs to Highway 1 near the Rocky Creek Bridge, 12 miles south of Carmel. Caltrans previously stabilized and reinforced Highway 1 at this location after a March 30 slip-out resulted in a loss of a section of the southbound lane.

Upcoming Repair Schedule Drilling and casting of reinforced concrete columns will result in a series of full overnight closures of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Creek. Travelers can expect the following full overnight closures and intermittent daytime closures:Full overnight closures of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Creek will take place on Wednesday Oct. 9 and Thursday Oct. 10, from 10 pm to 6 am.The previously scheduled full overnight closure for Friday Oct. 11, has been cancelled and rescheduled. It will now take place on Thursday Oct. 17, from 10 pm to 6 am.For the week of October 13, daytime travelers can expect intermittent delays of up to 20 minutes as crews bring equipment on site for continued excavation work.Also, for the week of Oct. 13, there is the possibility of one additional overnight closure. An update will be provided when the schedule of this closure is confirmed.

Overnight Closures Needed for Construction of Support ColumnsCrews are entering a critical phase of construction of the southbound section of the Rocky Creek viaduct. This viaduct is a bridge-like structure and during this next phase reinforced concrete support columns will be cast to support the weight of the structure.Because this phase of construction involves drilling and concrete work in open holes, it is necessary for crews to maximize the number of consecutive shifts with full overnight closures so that the integrity of the bored holes is preserved. Working on an uninterrupted schedule also allows for this phase to be completed in advance of wet weather, reducing the chance for water intrusion and delays to the project schedule.

Daytime travelers will continue to enjoy access through the repair site driving on the northbound lane and directed by a temporary signal system.Once construction of the southbound section of the Rocky Creek viaduct is complete, travel will be directed onto this southbound section and work will begin on construction of the northbound portion of the viaduct.The estimate for completion of the Rocky Creek viaduct is summer 2025 and is dependent on conditions encountered during construction. The contractor for this project is Gordon N. Ball, Inc. of Alamo, CA.Highway 1 remains closed 40 miles south of Carmel due to the Regent’s Slide. However, the vast majority of the Big Sur coast remains accessible and open.Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District 5 Social Media platforms: X/Twitter at: @CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5.Our crews deserve to get home safely too.
Drive slowly and carefully in work zones.CHP Traffic Incident Information Page: http://cad.chp.ca.gov

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