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Rocky Creek (1 lane) Reopened as of 10 am this Morning

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. The southbound lane of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek was reopened to travel on March 8, 2025, after completion of the southbound viaduct structure.

Highway 1 at Rocky Creek has fully reopened to thru travel as of Saturday, May 17 at 10:40 am.

Using two heavy cranes, crews installed six pre-cast concrete girders which will advance completion of the northbound viaduct structure. The Rocky Creek viaduct project remains on track for completion in Summer 2025.

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 directly 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

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