Category: Road Conditions

Storm and Road Report, 12/22/15

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5:00 am – Rocks and Debris all up and down Highway One, but no specific closure listed on CHP. It sounds like a mess, and since the entries, shortly after midnight, I suspect there are closures that are not reported.

Woke at 4:30 am to the sound of pouring rain on a metal roof. That can be, and was, very loud. Went to my weather station to see I had received 1.10″ for the day – since midnight – what about between my last reading at 10:15 and midnight? With a little math from the last monthly reading and current monthly reading, I got a total of 3.14″ for the day, plus the current daily 1.10 inches, we are up to 4.25″, or 11.97″ for the year – probably 12″ now in the time it took me to type this. Oh, yes, I’d say El Niño is here.

 

One lane of Highway One to close Tuesday

Today’s Date: Monday, December 14, 2015
District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito and Santa
Cruz Counties
Contact: Susana Z Cruz (bilingual) or Colin Jones
Phone: (805) 549-3138 or 549-3189
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HIGHWAY 1 LANE CLOSURE NORTH OF LUCIA TOMORROW FOR TREE REMOVAL

MONTEREY COUNTY – An emergency project to remove a fallen tree on northbound Highway 1 approximately
one-mile north of Lucia will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 15.

Motorists will encounter one-way reversing traffic control with flaggers from 8 am to 2:30 pm. Motorists can expect
a delay not to exceed 15 minutes.

Caltrans will remove this tree as a result of recent rain in the area.

This tree removal will be performed by the Caltrans Willow Springs and Salinas Tree crews.

Highway One Storm Repair near Piedras Blancas

Went thru this just after the storm, and waves were WAY up over the road. Had to time my travel across.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

HIGHWAY 1 REPAIRS NEAR PIEDERAS BLANCAS NOW UNDERWAY

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – An emergency project to repair storm-damaged sections of Highway 1 north of the Piedras Blancas lighthouse is now underway.

Motorists will encounter one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday from 7 am until 4 pm. Moderate delays of 10-15 minutes are expected.

These repairs to the rock slope and highway are necessary at six locations within the project limits due to erosion of the bluffs as a result of the recent wave surge onto the shoreline and the highway.

Electronic message boards will be activated to inform motorists of this project. The contractor for this $500,000 project is Papich Construction of Pismo Beach, CA. This project is expected to be completed by the end of the year, weather permitting.

No overnight closures at Elephant’s Trunk, for now.

SAN LUIS OBISPO/MONTEREY COUNTIES – A project to construct a retaining wall on Highway 1 in northern San Luis Obispo/southern Monterey Counties is underway. It will serve as a permanent restoration effort in this area known for major slides.

The crane was removed last night, so no more full overnight closures for now, starting tonight, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Roadwork will switch to daytime work and take place Monday through from Friday 7 am to 5 pm. Construction next week will include the placement of lagging and ground anchors. All local businesses along the coast will remain open during this roadwork.

Motorists will encounter one-way reversing traffic control via a temporary traffic signal 24/7 except during overnight full closures. Traffic delays during the one-way traffic control will be 5-10 minutes.

RAIN – it is finally here

It started down here before 6 am, and by 7 am it was raining cats ‘n dogs. By 7:30 am, I have had 1/2″ of rain, with no immediate end in sight. There are multiple problems on the roads in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties – 23 at last count. Trees are down, there is one mudslide in the Gilroy/Hollister area, and many, many traffic accidents. The winds are really beginning to howl … Enough to frighten the dogs and lend an eeriness to the sounds of the storm, gusting to 27mph.  If you must be out and about, do so with care, and report any concerns in the comments below, as I will be turning off the satellite internet for much of the day, and using the less-reliable cell. Satellite and wifi drain my solar system too much on a day without sun. Enjoy our first REAL storm of the season, but be aware of conditions.

8:00 am – via SLOStringer – #Breaking – Bluebird Inn in Cambria, large tree down onto at least 4 vehicles, reports of parties trapped. Emergency crews enroute. 8:00AM

10:00 am – Highway 101 NB at Cochrane in Gilroy is flooded, Lane 1, with one foot of water.

11:00 am – 2″ at Rocky Creek, 1 and 1/2″ at Garrapata, over 1″ here. Making its way north to south. Roads will be a mess. Take good care.

1:00 pm – rain stopped an hour ago or so, and there are scattered clouds, partial blue sky, and shadows on the ground.

Highway One – One day emergency repair

Today’s Date: Thursday, October 22, 2015
District: 05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito and Santa
Cruz Counties
Contact: Susana Z Cruz (bilingual) or Colin Jones
Phone: (805) 549-3138 or 549-3189
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

ONE-DAY EMERGENCY GUARDRAIL REPAIR ON SOUTHBOUND HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH OF PITKINS/RAIN ROCKS TOMORROW

MONTEREY COUNTY (BIG SUR COAST) – An emergency one-day guardrail repair project on Highway 1 just south of the Pitkins Curve Rockshed at Rain Rocks (mile marker 21-22) will take place tomorrow, Friday, Oct. 23, Caltrans officials announced.
Roadwork will consist of closing the southbound lane and work hours are from 8 am to 3:30 pm under one-way traffic control with flaggers. There will be an Electronic Message Sign to alert motorists of this closure. Motorists and bicyclists can expect a delay not to exceed 15 minutes.

The purpose of this emergency project is to repair 100 feet of damaged guardrail which was recently hit. Roadwork is necessary to ensure all of the maintenance needs of the coast highway area are met.

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NOTE: Access to businesses will remain open via Highway 1.

Our Willow Spring Maintenance, Santa Maria Guardrail and Maintenance Design crews will work collaboratively to ensure all roadwork is done by 3:30 pm.

Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones.
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For more information on this project and for traffic updates on other Caltrans projects in Monterey County, residents can call the District 5 toll free number at 1-831-372-0862 or can visit our website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/paffairs/release.htm#mon

Susana Z. Cruz
Caltrans District 5
Public Information Officer

Ride to Recovery Oct 20th from Carmel to San Simeon

RIDE 2 RECOVERY CHALLENGE MOVES THROUGH CENTRAL COAST NEXT WEEK

CENTRAL COAST – The Ride 2 Recovery Bicycle Challenge will move through the Central Coast next week and will result in moving closures on the following portions of the state highway system:

· Sunday, Oct. 18 – Riders will use State Route 9 in Santa Cruz County between Redwood Gulch Road and Encinal Street.
· Monday, Oct. 19 – Riders will use State Route 1 from Jensen Road in Santa Cruz County to State Route 68 in Monterey County.
· Tuesday, Oct. 20 – Riders will use State Route 1 between Carmel in Monterey County and San Simeon in San Luis Obispo County.
· Wednesday, Oct. 21 – Riders will use State Route 1 from San Simeon to Pismo Beach in San Luis Obispo County.
· Thursday, Oct. 22 – Riders will use State Route 1 from Pismo Beach to State Route 246 near Solvang in Santa Barbara County.
· Friday, Oct. 23 – Riders will use State Route 246 in Solvang, State Route 154 near San Marcos Pass, State Route 1 in Carpinteria and
US Highway 101 towards Ventura County.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be present to ensure a safe condition for everyone.

Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones.

Road Work on CVR Monday

Subject: Monterey County Public Works Chip Seal roadwork on Carmel Valley Road October 5-7

October 2, 2015

Monterey County Public Works crews will be doing chip seal work on Carmel Valley Road from Rancho Fiesta to Ford Road October 5th – 7th. This work will require the closure of traffic lanes and placement of traffic controls. To reduce impacts to commute traffic, work will be done between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

While inconvenient for motorists, seal coating extends the service life of pavement. Your patience is appreciated.

New Highway One Roadwork this week

Highway 1 – Bridge Repair Work: August 31 – September 3
Bridge repair work will be done on the northbound and southbound lanes on Highway 1 between Willow Creek Bridge and Castro Canyon Bridge from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. One lane will subject to closure for the repair.
Motorists should expect daytime delays of approximately 5 -15 minutes.