Barbara Ray took photos of this project last Weds and sent them to me. I have been on the road and in town in Carmel and this is my first opportunity to post them here on the blog. Nice to see Caltrans proactive, rather than reactive.
”Today [last Weds] was the start of the placing of the boulders. The last three and a half weeks have been preparing the site. The Big Sur River had to be diverted to just the one western channel by a black aqua dam and another black aqua dam to prevent the secondary stream from coming through to the work area. The sides of the river in this area are protected by big gravel bags in case it rains before they are done. Two vertical black culverts with holes was installed below the aqua dam and attached to sump pumps to pump out the ground water to keep the work area dry. Fish were stunned, removed from the work area and, released down stream below the work area. The blocks were removed to be replaced with boulders and redwood logs. The boulders are being staged at the Navy Base. The machines working in the construction area have to have “diapers” to prevent oil spills. “
River Inn — birthday party celebration to be held on Sunday Oct. 6th, with music by Peter Stock (son of the original Jake Stock of the Abalone Stompers) and friends starting at 1 pm. There will be BBQ and all sorts of great food and libations.
Beginning Friday, September 13, 2024, a No Parking rule goes into effect on Coast Road at Bixby Bridge along Highway 1. Illegally parked cars are subject to fines and towing.
This week, County contractors installed k-rails and no parking signs to prevent parking on Coast Road. An increasing number of visitors and motorists are parking along the highway and on side roads creating dangers.
Please see the attached information release for additional information. (Below are screen shots)
Henry Miller Memorial Library48603 Highway One Big Sur, CA 93920Show map
About this event
Event lasts 3 hours
Let us know if you have any ideas and/or wishes for this special evening.
Paul will brings “Paul’s Pizza Oven! “
We will serve tea, water, beer and wine.
Update here as suggestions come in. (check back)
Please let us know if you plan to come by getting a ‘ticket’ here or emailing to hmlib@henrymiller.org. We’d like to get supplies to match the amount of folks expected!
Big Sur Multi-Agency Advisory Council Meeting Friday, September 13th, 2024 10:00 a.m. Big Sur Lodge, 47225 Highway One, Big Sur, CA 93920 Congressman Jimmy Panetta and Supervisor Mary Adams, Co-Chairs AGENDA Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://montereycty.zoom.us/j/94034325726 Passcode: 043269 Or One tap mobile: +12133388477,,94034325726# US (Los Angeles) +16692192599,,94034325726# US (San Jose) Or join by phone: Dial(for higher quality, dial a number based on your current location):US: +1 213 338 8477 or +1 669 219 2599 or +1 669 900 6833 or +1 312 626 6799 or +1 929 205 6099 Webinar ID: 940 3432 5726 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call and Introductions III. Approval of the June 7th, 2024 Draft Action Minutes IV. Public Comment on Non-Agenda Items – limited to 3 minutes V. New Business a. Regent’s Slide Informational Update – Caltrans VI. Old Business a. Nacimiento-Fergusson Road Update – Federal Highway Administration b. Bixby Bridge Emergency Taskforce Update VII. Reports from Member Agencies a. Big Sur Resident, North Coast b. Big Sur Resident, South Coast c. Big Sur Chamber of Commerce d. Community Association of Big Sur e. County of Monterey Planning Department f. Monterey Peninsula Regional Park District g. California Coastal Commission h. Caltrans i. California State Parks and Recreation j. Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary k. United States Forest Service l. 5th District, Monterey County Board of Supervisors m. 30th District, California State Assembly n. 17th District, California State Senate o. 19th District, United States Congress VIII. Report from Non-Member Agencies on Issues Pertinent to Big Sur a. United States Forest Service, Law Enforcement Officer b. California Highway Patrol c. Monterey County Sheriff’s Office d. Big Sur Fire e. Big Sur Byway Organization IX. Adjournment Next Meeting – Friday, December 13, 2024 ~Thank you to the Big Sur Lodge for your hospitality and for the use of the conference room at the Big Sur Lodge~ For BSMAAC Agendas and Minutes please visit https://www.countyofmonterey.gov/government/departments-a-h/housing-community- development/planning-services/current-planning/committees-hearings-agendas
05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
Contact:
Kevin Drabinski or Genelle Padilla
Phone:
(805) 549-3138 or (805) 549-3237
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE #8
INTERMITTENT DAYTIME DELAYS CONTINUE ON HIGHWAY 1 AT ROCKY CREEK
FOR WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 8
MONTEREY COUNTY – Caltrans will continue with emergency repairs to Highway 1 near the Rocky Creek Bridge, 12 miles south of Carmel. Caltrans previously stabilized and reinforced Highway 1 at this location after a March 30slipout resulted in a loss of a section of the southbound lane.
Upcoming Repair Schedule Update
For the week of Sunday September 8, daytime traffic control, customarily directed by a temporary signal, will be replaced with flagging crews from Monday September 9, thru Thursday September 12. These flagging operations are necessary to allow for the movement of trucks to deliver equipment and materials for crews as they prepare for the next phase of construction efforts. Daytime flagging will be intermittent and on an as needed basis so that construction vehicles can move in and out of the work area situated behind concrete barriers. Travelers can expect intermittent daytime delays of up to a maximum of 20 minutes.
There will be no overnight closures or delays the week of Sunday September 8, and travelers overnight will continue to enjoy access through the repair site driving on the northbound lane and directed by a temporary signal system. All Big Sur businesses and amenities remain open and accessible.
Customary Overnight Repair Schedule
Overnight work will customarily take place five nights a week, Sunday through Thursday night, and scheduled from 10 pm to 6 am. No overnight work will take place on Friday or Saturday nights.
The estimate for completion of the Rocky Creek viaduct is summer 2025 and is dependent on conditions encountered during construction. The contractor for this project is Gordon N. Ball, Inc. of Alamo, CA.
Highway 1 remains closed 40 miles south of Carmel due to the Regent’s Slide.
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.
In northwestern Spain, villagers blocked zebra crossings [term used for the unusually painted crosswalks] to protest too many tourists – but ended up causing a huge traffic jam.
Spain has seen many overtourism protests this year, but one small village has been making its grievances known in a very unusual way.
In the Galician village of O Hío in northwest Spain, locals took it upon themselves to protest against the volume of tourists by blocking zebra crossings.
Walking up and down them for a total of 37 minutes, they caused total traffic gridlock – worsening the exact problem they hoped to highlight.
Nevertheless, residents stand by their decision.
Why are Spanish locals blocking zebra crossings?
Locals from the small coastal village say, while they’re not against tourism per se, they want authorities to find a mutually beneficial solution so that residents and visitors can co-exist happily.
“Traffic problems are already common, but this year they have tripled at least,” resident Mercedes Villar told local newspaper La Voz de Galicia. “It’s an avalanche of cars that not only pollutes but also affects everyone’s lives because they park wherever they want. We have the right to live too.”
They say their driveways are being blocked, traffic accidents are increasingly common and that parking-controlling yellow lines are being ignored.
“The protest was meant to raise awareness and sound the alarm,” another villager told La Voz. “We want people to be civil and understanding and, if they see that there is no parking space, to leave, as we all have to do in any city.”
