UPDATE AS OF 2:30PM – The Highway is now open with no restrictions in both directions.
District: 5 (Santa Barbara, SLO, Monterey, Santa Cruz and San Benito Counties)
Contact: Susana Z Cruz (español) or Colin Jones
Phone: (805) 549-3138 or (805) 549-3189
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HIGHWAY 1 REOPENS WITH ONE-WAY TRAFFIC CONTROL IN BIG SUR
MONTEREY COUNTY – Highway 1 reopened with one-way reversing traffic control with flaggers at 11:30am today after closing yesterday at 6pm due to heavy mud slide activity for four miles from south of Ventana to north of the Big Sur Park (Campgrounds), Caltrans officials have announced.
Maintenance crews will continue working in the area to clear any debris and get the highway fully open. Up to 30-minute delays can be expected and motorists should proceed with caution. Updates will be available as conditions change.
Caltrans reminds motorists that ‘we’re here to get you there’ and to call 1-800-427-7623 (1-800-GAS-ROAD) for the latest highway information.
For traffic updates on other state highway projects in Monterey County, residents can call the District 5 toll free number at 1-831-372-0862 or can visit our website at www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/maint/road/upmon.htm.
2:15 PM Update:
Highway 1 is now open in both directions with no restrictions
