The Big Sur Byways Organization (BSBO) will be meeting on November 20th at 10:00am. The meeting will take place at Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District (73 Fern Canyon Road, Carmel, CA 93923). In addition to attending in person, public participation will be available by electronic and/or telephonic means. The agenda for the Big Sur Byways Organization meeting will provide information on how the public may observe and provide testimony telephonically, electronically, or in person in the Carmel Highlands Fire Protection District. In addition, Zoom instructions are included in the below notice as well. At least 72 hours ahead of the meeting, the agenda will be posted at 73 Fern Canyon Road, Carmel, CA 93923, and on the County website at the following address:
Any and all persons interested in participating in the special meeting are encouraged to submit comments via email to: bsbo@countyofmonterey.gov by 5:00 p.m. the Tuesday prior to the Big Sur Byways Organization Special Meeting to facilitate distribution of the comments to the officers.
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 #19
OVERNIGHT CLOSURES ON HIGHWAY 1 AT ROCKY CREEK HAVE BEEN CANCELLED FOR MONDAY 10/11 AND TUESDAY 10/12
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
· Full overnight closures, originally scheduled for Monday, Nov. 11 and Tuesday, Nov. 12 have been cancelled.Crews were able to complete all phases of work requiring the use of a crane. No overnight closures are expected through the rest of this week.
· 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.
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.
BIG SUR – California State Parks [yesterday] announced that Limekiln State Park is now open to the public for day use. The park has been closed since the landslide at Paul’s Slide on Jan. 14, 2023, due to safety concerns, including damaged trails and limited beach access. The park is again accessible to visitors from 8 a.m. to sunset daily, for day use only.
Limekiln State Park features breathtaking views of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and the rugged Big Sur coastline. Majestic redwoods are in close proximity to the Limekiln beach, which allows visitors to experience two iconic California habitats within an easy walk.
Key information for visitors:
• Limekiln Trail to the Pitkins Curve Trail and ocean view overlook is open. • Hare Creek and Falls Trail remain closed. • Drivers can only enter Limekiln State Park from the south (Cambria/San Simeon area) via Highway 1. • Highway 1 is closed approximately 4.4 miles north of the park. • Highway 1 remains closed to all drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians to the north of Limekiln State Park due to an additional landslide (Regents Slide), which currently has no estimated date for reopening.
Park fee details:
• Day-use fees are cash only. • $10 per vehicle; Allows access to other California State Parks until closing on the day of purchase. Closing times vary by park. • Senior discount: Age 62 or older, $1 off, except vehicles over nine passenger capacity. • Disabled Discount Pass Holders: $5 • Distinguished Veterans Pass Holders: No charge • Golden Bear Pass Holders: No charge • Limited Use Golden Bear Pass Holders: No charge during off-season (Labor Day through Memorial Day) • State Parks Pass holders must present a pass at the kiosk upon entry to the park. Most State Park passes can be purchased at the Monterey District office at 2211 Garden Road, Monterey, CA 93940. Please visit the pass sales locations webpage to find Monterey District pass sales offices.
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 #17
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 4 FULL OVERNIGHT CLOSURE ADDED TO THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE FOR HIGHWAY 1 AT ROCKY CREEK
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
Crews have made substantial progress on a construction phase involving the drilling and casting of reinforced concrete columns to support the weight of the viaduct structure. Due to the need for a large crane and other heavy equipment to span the roadway during upcoming construction activities, travelers will encounter full overnight closures in addition to intermittent daytime closures. The overnight closure schedule is weather dependent, and updates will be provided as needed if wind speeds exceed thresholds for crane operations.
Due to a need to employ a large crane for an additional shift, a full overnight closure of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Creek has been added to the week of November 4 on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Full overnight closures at Rocky Creek are now scheduled for Monday, Nov. 4, Tuesday, Nov. 5, Wednesday, Nov. 6, and Thursday, Nov. 7, from 10 pm to 6 am.
· Full overnight closures of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Creek are also scheduled for Sunday, Nov. 10, and Monday Nov. 11, from 10 pm to 6 am.
· 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.
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.
“A Big Sur friend of mine thought I should reach out to you with this picture of a camper dumping his wastewater along Hwy. one. This happened last week at 7:30 in the morning. I stopped to asked what he was doing and he acted flustered and said he didn’t know how it happened.
Though, I saw the cap in his hand and there was no spillage on the road so to me I am pretty sure he was just dumping. I reported this to the CHP because I am livid at how many people are camping alongside Hwy. 1 with little to no enforcement. The Monterey CHP office said they would give this guy a warning because they have his license plate from my picture. They also said they would try to do more enforcement along the coast. Not sure if that will happen but it is nice to think so. “
