Categories: Big Sur

Overnight closure at Rocky Creek

News Rele5ase

Date:	Friday, October 10, 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

AT ROCKY CREEK BRIDGE

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 19 | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

MONTEREY COUNTY — Caltrans will implement a full overnight closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek Bridge, located approximately 12 miles south of Carmel, beginning Sunday, October 19, at 10:00 pm. The highway will reopen by Monday morning, October 20, at 6:00 am.

The overnight closure marks the start of demobilization following the completion of major concrete placement work as part of the ongoing emergency seawall repair project beneath the Rocky Creek Bridge. The repairs strengthen the seawall’s ability to resist wave action and prevent future erosion, ensuring the long-term stability of this critical coastal route.

Caption: Rocky Creek Bridge drone photos from September 20, 2025.

Closure Details:

The full closure will begin Sunday, October 19, at 10:00 pm, with the highway scheduled to reopen by Monday, October 20, at 6:00 am.

During the closure, a crane and other heavy equipment will be staged across both lanes, and no through traffic will be allowed during work hours. Travelers are advised to plan ahead and avoid the area during the closure period.

As Caltrans continues to complete this emergency project, additional lane and road closures may be scheduled in the coming weeks to wrap up work safely. Advance notice will be provided before any future closures.

Caltrans thanks the traveling public and local community for their patience and understanding as crews work to maintain the integrity of Highway 1.

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.

Our crews deserve to get home safely too.

Drive slowly and carefully in work zones.

CHP Traffic Incident Information Page: http://cad.chp.ca.gov

Traveler information at: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

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Celeste MoralesPublic Information Officer Caltrans District 5 50 Higuera St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401(805) 549-3237 | celeste.morales@dot.ca.gov

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