Overnight Closure of Rocky Creek moved to Friday, 3/7 at 10 pm until Sat 3/8 at 6 am due to Rain

Date:	Monday, March 3, 2025
District:	05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
Contact:	Kevin Drabinski or Jim Shivers
Phone:	(805) 549-3138 or (805) 549-3237

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE #31

RAIN TO FORCE CHANGE IN OVERNIGHT CLOSURE AT ROCKY CREEK

FULL CLOSURE NOW SET TO START FRIDAY, MARCH 7 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, 2024, slipout resulted in a loss of a section of the southbound lane.

Rain Forces Date Change for Full Overnight Closure of Hwy. 1 at Rocky Creek 

Due to rain in the forecast this week, the previously announced full overnight closure at Rocky Creek, which was to begin Thursday, March 6, at 10 pm, has been changed.

The full closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek will now start on Friday, March 7 at 10 pm. Highway 1 will reopen on Saturday, March 8 at 6 am.

Flaggers will begin intermittent traffic control with delays of up to 10 minutes at 8:00 pm on Friday before the full closure goes into effect.

Crews will take advantage of this overnight closure to switch travel on Highway 1 at Rocky Creek from the northbound lane over to the southbound direction. This switch signals the completion of construction of the southbound viaduct structure and marks an important milestone in repairs at Rocky Creek. In upcoming months, crews will continue with repair work focused on construction of the northbound viaduct structure.

The schedule for the traffic switch and full overnight closure remains weather dependent with updates provided to confirm or announce any changes to this schedule.

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 Walnut Creek, CA.

Travelers are reminded that over 100 miles of Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast remain open and accessible. Travelers from northern California will find easy access to historic bridges, waterfalls, restaurants, and lodging amenities.

Travelers from southern California will find that the highway brings them within reach of the unparalleled views, lodging amenities, and natural wonders of Lucia, the Camaldoli Hermitage, Gorda, Ragged Point, San Simeon, and Cambria.

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.