Full Overnight Closure of Highway 1 on 7/27

Date:	Wednesday July 23, 2025
District:	05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
Contact:	Celeste Morales or Kevin Drabinski
Phone:	(805) 549-3237

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FULL OVERNIGHT CLOSURE OF HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH OF CARMEL

SCHEDULED FOR JULY 27

MONTEREY COUNTY – Caltrans will implement a full overnight closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek, approximately 12 miles south of Carmel, on Sunday, July 27, to accommodate emergency repairs to a seawall beneath the highway.

The closure will begin at 10 p.m. on Sunday, July 27, and the highway is scheduled to reopen by 6 a.m. on Monday, July 28.

This work is part of an emergency project to reconstruct and reinforce the seawall that protects the south end of the Rocky Creek Bridge and the slope beneath the recently constructed viaduct. The repairs will enhance the seawall’s ability to withstand wave action and prevent further erosion.

During the full closure, crews will deploy a crane that will straddle both lanes; no through traffic will be allowed during the work window. Travelers are advised to plan and avoid the area during closure hours.

Big Sur Remains Accessible and Open

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.