Category: Road Conditions

Vehicle over the Edge JSO of Lucia and Fire at Coast Gallery (separate incidents)

At 7:45 pm, highway one was shut down to facilitate recovery of the vehicle from the cliff.

From CHP: CHP reports this as a fatality, once they were able to reach the driver.

Detail Information4:09 PM12[22] A27-014 THE WITN 1097 W/ 14 AT THE SCENE4:05 PM11[20] [Notification] [CHP]-WHEN H70 COMES UP ON THE AIR, REQ ETA FOR MTRY COM4:01 PM10[18] 2 CUSTOMERS AT GORDA WHALE WATCHERS CAFE WITN THE TC 4:01 PM9[17] [Rotation Request Comment] 1039 CALIF W/HVY DUTY3:59 PM8[15] REQ 1185 EVID HVY DUTY3:59 PM7[14] [Notification] [CHP]-SALCOMM TRANS RP OVER WHO WITN TC, WAS TAKING PICS AND SAW A SMALL RED VEH HEADING NB HEARD SCREETCHING THEN VEH HIT A SIGN AND WENT DOWN, POSS A FORD MUST OR HOND, VEH APPEARED TO HAVE HIT DIRT AND LOST CONTROL RP STATED A VEH FULL OF XRAYS WAS CAME CLOSE TO BEING INV3:58 PM6[12] POSS 1144 ONE SUBJ EJECT / VEH APPX 300 FT DOWN ON THE BEACH3:49 PM5[11] 1039 S13:47 PM4[8] PER MTRY COM, RESCUE TEAM ENRT 3:32 PM3[5] VEH MAY HAVE GONE DOWN APPROX 200 FT3:32 PM2[4] SEV VEHS PULLED OVER ON RS, NOT INV3:31 PM1[2] VEH OVER THE SIDE Unit Information3:33 PM2Unit Assigned3:33 PM1Unit Enroute

Was reported to me as at Coast Gallery, and only 10×10′ spot. Now how did that get started? I’ve been in town south, so a tad slow on this, but windy as heck up here at Peidras Blancas.

03/31/2015 13:40 LPF-788
 Grimes Wildfire MM 1 41.1 M . 7EDW1 BC11LPF PAT18LPF Q Steve Dean Effective 15:48, 03/31/2015 Pompus grass .1 36.205 x 121.736

Scheduled USFS Road Closures in Big Sur

 

20S05.3 Central Coast Ridge Road

Tuesday March 10, 2015 – Thursday April 16, 2015

Road closed during construction.

 

20S05.4 South Coast Ridge Road

Thursday April 16, 2015 – Monday April 20, 2015 – 30 minute closures 8:00am through 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

Road closed from Tuesday April 21, 2015 – 0630 through Friday April 24, 2015 1200 noon.

Friday April 24, 2015 – 1200 noon – Tuesday April 28, 2015 – 30 minute closures 8:00am through 5:00pm, Monday through Friday.

 

Upcoming Highway One work

So…. What’s new? Highway One is ALWAYS being worked on. It is a road that tries to defy Mother Nature, and as such, she requires constant attention. What is new, is that now, Cal Trans lets us know about anticipated work. This week, it will be here:

Sunday, March 29 through Sunday, April 5, 2015 – newest information is in red. Please keep in mind that construction work is weather-dependent.

 

Highway 1 – Big Sur Coast: March 30 – April 3

  • Daytime roadwork at two locations along Highway 1 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • The locations are:
    • Salmon Creek Ranger Station for slope clearing.
    • Pfeiffer Burns State Park to Ocean Avenue for vegetation spraying.
  • Motorists can expect delays of approximately 10 minutes

South Coast Ridge Rd Repair & Closure

From Duke Krenkle, USFS:
“Hi Kate. I’m trying to contact as many residents as I can in the Prewitt Ridge area and thought you might be able to post some information on your Blog. The Forest Service is planning on completing some road repair work on South Coast Ridge Rd. in april and unfortunately it’s going to require a full closure. I haven’t gotten all the details yet and I’m hopeful we’ll be able to negotiate a time frame for the closure that can accommodate resident’s schedules, possibly one or two weekends. All I know right now is that the contractor will start april 20th and should be completely finished by april 31st. The project is located a half mile in from Nacimiento Summit in a narrow stretch of road.”

As soon as Duke receives further info and forwards it on to me, I will post it here. These posts also go to FB and Twitter, but there are those who live in these mountains who aren’t on line – not many, but a few, so if we can all work to assure that those individuals also are notified, it would be helpful.

Traffic Accident Closes Highway One for over 6 hours

Just before 6 pm last night, a traffic accident near Ragged Point Inn closed Highway One in both directions for over 6 hours while rescue crews, fire, a heavy duty tow truck, and a helicopter tried to reach the driver and secure and retrieve a vehicle over the edge. The CHP website listed the accident as a fatality.
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(CHP log provided by Jon Knight)

Highway One closed overnight

There has a been a mud-rockslide on Highway 1 at MM 34.6 (JSO JP Burns) and the Highway will be closed overnight between MM 42 (Grimes) and MM 10 (Willow Springs). CHP site says:

8:46 PM 11 [20] PER CALTRANS / SR 1 CLOSED AT MM 10 ON SOUTH END AND MM 42 ON NORTHSIDE
8:44 PM 10 [19] ERIC/ CALTRANS SUPERVISOR FROM BIG SUR / SAYS SIGNS SHOULD SAY CLOSED AT MM 34*6
8:05 PM 9 [17] HEWAB #: 1 REPORT TYPE: * HEWAB * HIGHWAYS AFFECTED: SR1 FROM RIO RD TO SLO CO LINE CONDITION: Closed ESTIMATED DURATION: TOMORROW AM SUMMARY: CLOSED DUE TO MUD AND ROCK SLIDES ALTERNATE ROUTE(S): US 101

Caltrans will have crews out at first light to clear the road.

Highway One Closure at Rio and CV Rd

Today’s Date: Friday, January 30, 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

SOUTHBOUND HIGHWAY 1 CLOSURE BETWEEN CARMEL VALLEY ROAD AND RIO ROAD IN CARMEL FOR PAVING–NEXT THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

MONTEREY COUNTY –A ¼-mile paving project on southbound Hwy. 1 in Carmel between Carmel Valley Road and Rio Road will take place next Thursday, Feb. 5, Caltrans officials announced today. Details are as follows:
· Southbound Hwy. 1, from Carmel Valley Rd. to Rio Rd. in Carmel.
· Thursday, Feb. 5 from 9 am to 3 pm.
· Detour will be in effect on Carmel Valley Rd.
· Up to 15 minute delays are anticipated.
· Northbound lane will be open.

NOTE: There will be electronic message boards alerting motorists and the CHP will be present to assist with the detour and traffic control. The City of Carmel concurs with the detour plan.

This roadwork is being performed by the Caltrans Monterey Maintenance crews as a safety precaution to provide motorists and bicyclists a safer route to travel.

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

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
Public Information Officer/
Portavoz de Relaciones Públicas
805. 549.3138
805.549.3326–fax
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Helicopter Work on Highway One, Thurs. 1/29/15

Today’s Date: Wednesday, January 21, 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

CULVERT REPAIR PROJECT ON HIGHWAY 1 BETWEEN VENTANA/POST RANCH AND ALDER CREEK BRIDGE INCLUDES HELICOPTER OPERATION NEXT WEEK

MONTEREY COUNTY– A 30-mile emergency culvert repair project on Highway 1 from Ventana/Post Ranch Inn to Alder Creek Bridge, two miles south of Gorda continues with helicopter operations next Thursday, Jan. 29, Caltrans officials have announced.

Work hours are from 7 am to 5 pm under one-way traffic control with flaggers. No overnight or weekend work is scheduled. Motorists can expect a delay not to exceed 30 minutes during helicopter operations for one day only on Thursday, Jan. 29.

The purpose of this emergency project is to repair damaged culverts and place netting on hillside to protect for future slide activity. Work will be completed in the spring, weather permitting.

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

The contractor for this $1 million project is John Madonna Construction of San Luis Obispo.

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

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
Public Information Officer/

Highway 9 closure on Feb 9

NOTE: FOR THOSE WHO PREFER NOT TO READ LONG BLOG POSTS: A ONE MILE SECTION OF HIGHWAY NINE WILL BE COMPLETELY CLOSED FOR 6 MONTHS – read the details.

Today’s Date: Tuesday, January 13, 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 9 FULL CLOSURE AT HENRY COWELL STATE PARK BETWEEN FELTON AND PARADISE PARK COMMUNITY NORTH OF SANTA CRUZ FOR CONSTRUCTION BEGINS MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY– Crews will be constructing a retaining wall and viaduct, as well as modifying drainage systems at four locations along Hwy. 9, one location will require an extended full closure of a one-mile section of the highway (Mile Marker 3.55 to 4.4) at Henry Cowell State Park from Felton to the Paradise Park Community north of Santa Cruz starting Monday, Feb. 9 at 9 am, Caltrans officials have announced. Roadwork will be as follows:

Location 1: (Northern Henry Cowell Boundary—from Felton to the Paradise Park Community)
Full, 24-hour closure for five to six months;
10-15 minute delays anticipated for additional travel time due to detour.
No driveways/intersections will be closed at Location 1. There will be access for all residences and businesses.

Locations 2-4: (No full closure, one-way traffic control)
Location 2: between Alba Rd. and Western Ave.
Location 3: near San Lorenzo Ave.
Location 4: north of McGaffigan Mill

Traffic at these locations will consist of reversing one-way traffic control for a duration of one month each Mon-Thurs: 9 am to 4 pm and 10 pm to 6 am; Fri: 12 am (midnight) to 6 am and 9 am to 3 pm 10-15 minute delays anticipated for weekday reverse lane closure. (MAP LINK TO ENTIRE PROJECT BELOW)

There will be electronic message signs alerting motorists of this closure. Motorists can use Hwy. 17 to Mt. Hermon Rd. or Graham Hill Road (bicyclists) as the detour/alternate route. The entire project is expected to be complete by the end of July, weather permitting.

The contractor for this $2 million project is Graniterock Company of San Jose, CA.
Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through
highway work zones.

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Susana Z. Cruz
Public Information Officer/
Portavoz de Relaciones Públicas
805. 549.3138
805.549.3326–fax
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