From CPOA.

While an unusual format for us, it is the best option given the circumstances.

Attached is the most current agenda.  Note that the call in and log in information has been updated, so it is important to resend this in the event you already sent it.

Many thanks,

Lisa

Download the Word document here: cpoa-meeting-agenda

PDF document can be found here: cpoa-meeting

SR-1 FULL CLOSURE CONTINUES–RAGGED PT (SLO PM 72.87) TO JUST SOUTH OF PALO COLORADO (PM 61.5).

*IMPORTANT NOTE – CALTRANS BRIDGE ASSESSMENT FINDINGS/BIG SUR COAST PLANS:

· A BRIDGE INSPECTION WAS MADE YESTERDAY, TUESDAY, FEB. 21. THE BRIDGE HAS MOVED SEVERAL FEET SINCE SATURDAY, FEB. 11, AND IS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR—The bridge will not re-open to anyone—DUE TO EXTREME SAFETY CONCERNS AND THE BRIDGE’S DYNAMIC INSTABILITY, EVERYONE needs to STAY CLEAR and not get within 100 feet of either side of the bridge. This closure will be enforced.

· Drilling is scheduled to begin, weather permitting, either Thursday or Friday for approximately two weeks. Caltrans geotechnical and bridge experts from around the state are working as quickly as possible toward the bridge replacement. Drilling investigation findings are targeted for March 17.

· On the maintenance side, with a couple of days of dry weather our goal is to make progress with the slides to regain as much access from the south as possible. We are also working to keep the roadway passable from the north to just north of the Pfeiffer Cyn Bridge. Yesterday was no exception when multiple slides were cleared up and one lane opened at River Inn and at a recurring slide just south of Hurricane Pt (PM 57)—which is still active today but we have several pieces of equipment keeping it passable.

*BUSINESSES REMAIN OPEN*

Locals may travel in a truck, daytime only:

1) between Ragged. Pt. and Big Creek Bridge and

2) between just north of Pfeiffer Cyn Bridge and Carmel.

Another update regarding the Highway 1 Big Sur Coast will be provided around mid-morning tomorrow, Thursday, Feb. 23.

NOTE: For information on emergency services for the Big Sur Coast, you may contact Gerry Malais, Mon. Co. OES via email at: malaisg@co.monterey.ca.us or Maia Carroll, Mon. Co. OES PIO at carrollm@co.monterey.ca.us or via phone at (831) 796-3092.

Photos and descriptions provided by Scott Moffat. Thank you, Scott!

 “I wanted to share these photos of the condition of the North Coast Ridge Road as of Tuesday morning. The slide is on the Northern exposure of the Post Creek drainage. Just past Bill Burleigh’s driveway but still before the corner in the road at the back of the canyon.”

Looking up the NCRR under one of the trees that fell uphill across the road once the slide eroded its roots footing.

Looking down the NCRR from on top of the pile of mud and trees brought down by the slide.

Looking up from what used to be the NCRR at the area of land that came down on top of and in many parts took out the road.

Looking down at the slide as it continued past and through the NCRR into the creek.

Same slide from across the canyon.

 

As of 10 pm Tuesday night, Highway One is closed from Ragged Point on the south to just south of Palo Colorado Canyon. Cal Trans was successful in opening one lane by River Inn.

Per CHP as of 6:58 am, “…MM 57 IS COMPLETELY BLOCKED / STILL ACTIVELY SLIDING”.

8:02 am, “COUNTY ASKED … TO MOVE THE SLIDE TO JNO PALO COLORADO – TO BLOCK ACCESS TO PALO COLORADO”.

8:32 am (reports of lines down), “D5 WITH CALTRANS SUPERVISOR FOR BRIDGE DETAIL / REQ TO SEE IF LINES DOWN IN BIG SUR IF CREW CAN COME UP FRM BIG SUR OR IF THEY NEED TO GO FRM THE NORTH TO SOUTH TO CLEAR IT”.

9:12 am, “PATH CLEARED AT MM 57 AND WILL BE WORKING IN THAT AREA ALL DAY AND WILL BE LETTING VEHS THRU”.

Photo taken yesterday by Kodiak Greenwood.

From Monterey County Weekly here:

“The bridge is beyond repair,” says Caltrans spokeswoman Susana Cruz, based on a Feb. 21 structural assessment. “The time frame for a new bridge is unknown. We have a couple of days of dry weather, which will help us.”

Numerous cracks were found in the support column on Feb. 11 as a mudslide under the bridge shifted the concrete base.

Cruz estimates a replacement could take upward of a year—a long isolation for some 435 residents who live south of Pfeiffer Canyon, as well as dozens of restaurants and businesses. Access is also closed on Highway 1 to the south of Big Sur due to slides, and Nacimiento-Fergusson Road—the only east-west paved access—is also currently closed.

“The county is working on options,” Monterey County spokesperson Maia Carroll says. The county’s goal is to do a resupply within a couple of weeks.

So far, a medevac helicopter has been set up to transport Big Sur patients in case of medical emergencies.

The Big Sur Health Center will remain closed until we can get power, water and phones restored. If you are in need of medical advise or need prescription refills, please cal our number, (831) 667-2580, and speak with the answering service. For true emergencies, please call 911.  Be safe out there!

Above McLeod’s, Photos by Adam Slawter

Click link below for full article from The Guardian:

Big Sur ravaged by floods, mudslides and storms: ‘Paradise can turn on you’

“When rocks stop falling, state workers can begin cleanup of the coastal highway – but authorities said many miles of this major highway could be closed for up to a year while the damaged bridge is restored or replaced.”

Note: We will be adding additional Pfeiffer Creek Bridge photos as things evolve.

Photo was taken Tuesday, Feb. 21 AM by Kristen Parkhurst

5 pm update: KION reporting the closure has been moved to Garrapata Beach.

Photos from yesterday and today show various slides and challenges on: (1-4) the Pfeiffer Cyn. Bridge (PM 45.5), (5-7) the River Inn (PM 49.03) and (8) Capt. Cooper School (PM 50)

Locals may travel in a truck, daytime only 1) between Ragged. Pt. and Lucia and 2) Molera Park Entrance and Granite Cyn. Bridge. Or north.

Another update regarding the Highway 1 Big Sur Coast will be provided around mid-morning tomorrow, Wednesday, Feb. 22.

NOTE: For information on emergency services for the Big Sur Coast, you may contact Gerry Malais, Mon. Co. OES via email at: malaisg@co.monterey.ca.us or Maia Carroll, Mon. Co. OES PIO at carrollm@co.monterey.ca.us or via phone at (831) 796-3092.

Susana Z. Cruz
Caltrans District 5
Acting Manager
Public Information Office

 

At 1200 AM PST Tuesday morning the stream gage on the Big Sur River near Big Sur reported a stage of 11.8 feet. Flood stage at this location is 10.0 feet. Steady moderate to heavy rain has ended across the area and only scattered showers are expected overnight. However, runoff from heavy rain earlier on Monday will maintain flood levels on the river overnight and into Tuesday morning.At 1200 AM PST Tuesday morning the stream gage on the Big Sur River near Big Sur reported a stage of 11.8 feet. Flood stage at this location is 10.0 feet. Steady moderate to heavy rain has ended across the area and only scattered showers are expected overnight. However, runoff from heavy rain earlier on Monday will maintain flood levels on the river overnight and into Tuesday morning.

(Zoe Esparza via Facebook)