The gates at Regent’s Slide will open for a press release, per the gate guard and remain open after. It sounds as if they will remain closed until noon while they add the finishing touches of the bot dots, etc. Here is what you can expect to see. (Photos by Rhea Withrow)
As for me, I plan to avoid the zoo.
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that Caltrans will open the portion of Highway 1 closed by Regent’s Slide, starting at noon on Wednesday, January 14, months earlier than the estimated reopening date of March 30. The reopening restores full travel access along the iconic Big Sur coast and revives a vital economic lifeline for local business owners and residents affected by the closure.
“This reopening will bring much-needed relief to small businesses and families in Big Sur and the surrounding communities who have shown remarkable resilience and strength,” said Governor Newsom. “I’m grateful to Caltrans crews for delivering Highway 1 ahead of schedule—deploying remotely controlled heavy equipment, stabilizing slopes with thousands of steel reinforcements drilled up to 60 feet deep, and using cutting-edge monitoring systems to overcome extraordinary geological challenges while keeping workers safe. This vital corridor is the gateway to California’s coast and the lifeblood of the Big Sur economy—and today it’s restored.”
I’m with re “zoo.” I’m happy for residents and businesses but I dread the return of the RV’s too big for the road.
Thanks for the heads up Kate. I will avoid the zoo also. But I’m so very happy the highway is open again and it looks beautiful. After the ceremony, you wrote the gates will be closed again. For how long, did anyone say?
Do wonders nevers cease? Hallelujah!! It just cut the trip north in half.
While the coastal businesses are celebrating, I’m sad to say Castros Surf & Turf in King City will suffer by losing our monthly taco business!
I am going to miss the tourists asking if the road goes through even after they’ve passed six signs saying it doesn’t.
TOMO, you gave me a laugh. I won’t miss all the emails re “Are you sure I can’t get through? Even on a bicycle or walking? Isn’t there a detour?”
Great to be open but yeah let’s wait a bit.