10 am – ROAD HAZARD: N/B SR-41, just south of the County Line, a small slide has left rocks and mud in the N/B traffic lane. CHP is responding to this hazard and Caltrans has been notified by CHP dispatch, and are also responding.

9 am — at this time, I am not aware of any relevant road reports, no reports of rock falls (although I am sure there are) and one closure, full, in Carmel Highlands until 3:30pm. It is Peter Pan Road that is closed, not HIghway One, per a local Highland resident who went and checked it out.

Incident: 0087 Type: CLOSURE of a Road Location: Sr1 / Lower Walden Rd Loc Desc: 228 Peter Pan Rd Lat/Lon:

 36.491824 -121.938212 

Detail Information
8:44 AM	3	[5] [Notification] [CHP]-Problem changed from INFO-Information to CLOSURE of a Road by CHP
8:42 AM	2	[2] FULL CLOSURE
8:41 AM	1	[1] ROAD CLOSURE UNTIL 1530

I will be adding to this post as the day progresses if warranted.

From KION: “The AR will be redirected back to the north and reach us in two separate doses: first early on Monday and second mid-day Tuesday, though in a diminished state. The focus this time will be more so over our southern mountains. The river will be far weaker than it was when it was flooding out Northern California, so that’s some good news. For example, most areas will see less rain during the two-day period than they saw in the 6-8 hour period on Friday night. The exception will be the Santa Lucias and southern Monterey County.  

One weather report from KSBY puts the rain amount for Monday and Tuesday at 4-7” in Cambria.

This Big Leaf Maple is covering the ground at her feet so that critters great and small have a place to overwinter and so that plants who thrive with her shade can have the winter sun for growth.

Five years later….

As we approach the winter storm season, the County of Monterey is committed to ensuring our residents and organizations have access to vital information and resources to stay safe and prepared. To this end, we’ve developed a comprehensive set of user-friendly resources, available in both English and Spanish, to meet the diverse needs of our community.

These resources are readily accessible through:

The County of Monterey website

https://www.countyofmonterey.gov

https://www.readymontereycounty.org

https://www.readymontereycounty.org/prepare

https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/administrative-office/intergovernmental-and-legislative-affairs/downloadable-resources

The Monterey County Mobile App

https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-i-z/information-technology/uconnect

Alert Monterey County – Sign up here:

https://alertmontereycounty.genasys.com/portal/en

The County’s official social media platforms

https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/residents/alerts-notifications/county-social-media

The resources include critical information on:

Emergency preparedness tips

Road updates

Signing up for Emergency Alerts 

https://www.readymontereycounty.org/prepare/stay-informed

Contacts for emergency assistance

And much more!

We need your help to ensure this information reaches as many individuals and organizations as possible. By sharing these resources through your networks—whether via newsletters, social media, or community events—you can help us keep our community informed and safe.

Together, we can make sure everyone in Monterey County is prepared for the season ahead.

Thank you for your partnership and dedication to our community. Should you need any additional materials or support in sharing this information, please do not hesitate to reach out to us.

Ed Note: I have added all these links to the sticky post (the first post always) above for the winter. They will be removed when the storm season is over.

Date:	Friday, November 15, 2024
District:	05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
Contact:	Kevin Drabinski or Genelle Padilla
Phone:	(805) 549-3138 or (805) 549-3237

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE #21

GIRDER INSTALLATION TO RESULT IN FULL 24-HOUR CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 1 AT ROCKY CREEK STARTING FRIDAY DECEMBER 13 AT 10 PM

MONTEREY COUNTY – Caltrans is continuing 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 slipout resulted in a loss of a section of the southbound lane.

Crews building a viaduct on the stabilized southbound lane of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek are approaching an important construction milestone. During an upcoming full 24-hour closure crews will install nine pre-cast concrete girders which will serve as the support structure for the southbound lane of the viaduct bridge deck. 

Two heavy cranes, one at each end of the viaduct, will work in tandem to install the girders during this closure. A 24-hour closure is necessary due to the scope of the work involved and because of the time needed for the set up and break down of the cranes.

A full closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek will be in effect from Friday, Dec. 13 at 10 pm until Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10 pm.

The schedule for this 24-hour closure is weather dependent. In the weeks and days leading up to the girder installation, updates will be provided to confirm or announce any changes to this schedule. Should weather force the rescheduling of the girder installation, the first alternative date for this work would be Saturday, Dec. 14 at 10 pm to Sunday, Dec. 15 at 10 pm.

No other overnight closures of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek are scheduled through Thursday, Dec. 12. Crews continue to make substantial progress on the casting of reinforced concrete columns which will support the weight of the viaduct structure. These construction activities will take place during daytime hours.

Flagging crews will continue to direct daytime travelers who can expect intermittent delays of up to 20 minutes to allow for continued movement of crews and equipment.

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.

Although Highway 1 remains closed 40 miles south of Carmel due to the Regent’s Slide, travelers from northern California are still able to visit the Big Sur coast and its historic bridges, waterfalls, restaurants, and lodging amenities.

Travelers to the Big Sur coast from southern California will also encounter a closure of the coast highway at Regent’s Slide but are still able to reach the unparalleled views, lodging amenities, and natural wonders along Highway 1 when they visit Lucia, the Camaldoli Hermitage, Gorda, Ragged Point, San Simeon, and Cambria. The vast majority of the Big Sur coast remains accessible and open. [editor’s note: One is still unable to drive thru from Carmel to Cambria or vice a versa.]

Other back country roads to remain closed, ie Prewitt, Alms, South Coast Ridge Road, Plaskett Ridge, and Los Burros. Here is the forest order:

Date:	Wednesday, November 13, 2024
District:	05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
Contact:	Kevin Drabinski or Genelle Padilla
Phone:	(805) 549-3138 or (805) 549-3237

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE #20

NO OVERNIGHT CLOSURES OF HIGHWAY 1 AT ROCKY CREEK 

SCHEDULED THROUGH DECEMBER 12

MONTEREY 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 slipout resulted in a loss of a section of the southbound lane.

Upcoming Repair Schedule 

·       No overnight closures of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek are scheduled through Thursday, Dec. 12. Crews continue to make substantial progress on construction involving the drilling and casting of reinforced concrete columns to support the weight of the viaduct structure. This phase of construction will continue during daytime hours.

·       Daytime travelers can expect intermittent delays of up to 20 minutes as crews bring equipment on site for continued construction activities.

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.

Although Highway 1 remains closed 40 miles south of Carmel due to the Regent’s Slide, travelers from northern California are still able to visit the Big Sur coast and its historic bridges, waterfalls, restaurants, and lodging amenities.

Travelers to the Big Sur coast from Southern California will also encounter a closure of the coast highway at Regent’s Slide but are still able to reach the unparalleled views and natural wonders along Highway 1 when they visit Lucia, the Camaldoli Hermitage, Gorda, Ragged Point, San Simeon, and Cambria. 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.