Overnight Closure at Rocky Creek Bridge on 11/9

News Release

Date:	Monday, November 3, 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, November 9 | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM

MONTEREY COUNTY — Caltrans will implement a full overnight closure of Highway 1 at the Rocky Creek Bridge, located approximately 12 miles south of Carmel, beginning Sunday, November 9, at 10:00 pm. The highway will reopen by Monday morning, November 10, at 6:00 am.

The overnight closure will allow crews to complete the final phases of the Rocky Creek Seawall Project, which remains on schedule for completion by November 10, weather and site conditions permitting. This milestone marks the peak of extensive work to strengthen the seawall and enhance long-term stability along this critical section of Highway 1.

Closure Details:

The full closure will begin Sunday, November 9, at 10:00 pm, with reopening scheduled for 6:00 am on Monday, November 10. During the closure, construction crews will finalize project demobilization and complete finishing work at the site. Heavy equipment will be staged across both lanes, and no through traffic will be permitted during work hours. Travelers are advised to plan ahead and avoid the area during this temporary closure.

I am in a bad spot to upload the two photos Caltrans included of the before and after of the sea wall, but will continue to try to do so later.

Caltrans thanks residents, businesses, and travelers for their continued patience and cooperation as this important coastal infrastructure project nears completion.

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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