Regent’s to open at 4 pm, 2/20/26

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

UPDATE: HIGHWAY 1 AT REGENT’S SLIDE TO OPEN FRIDAY, FEB. 20 AT 4 PM

MONTEREY COUNTY – Highway 1 at Regent’s Slide will open Friday, Feb. 20 at 4 pm. Through travel is again restored between Cambria and Carmel.

Crews cleared mud and debris from the roadway and made progress on clearing the catchment area behind the concrete barriers on the shoulder of the northbound lane.

Travelers will encounter daytime one-way traffic control starting Saturday, Feb. 21 as crews continue to work from the northbound lane to clear the catchment area. Traffic control is expected to be in place through the weekend and travelers can expect delays of up to 20 minutes.

Clearing of the catchment area will permit debris to accumulate during future weather events allowing the roadway to remain open.

Electronic message signs on the approach to Regent’s will caution travelers to reduce their speeds in the event that any silt on the road combines with overnight moisture.

Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District 5 Social Media platforms: Twitter at: CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5.