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Ph: (831) 755-4800
Fax: (831) 755-4958
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Road Traffic Advisories, Closures & Information
Updated May 8, 2026 3:10 PM
The following schedule for construction and maintenance projects on Monterey County roads is subject to change depending on conditions. Advisory will be updated as changes occur. Traffic Advisories are listed below. See the bottom of this page for an interactive map which displays this information. Click here to visit the GIS/Maps page.
Monterey County Traffic Advisories
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| Road Name: | Limits: | Reason: |
| Carmel - Neighborhood Surrounding the Carmel Lagoon | Traffic control measures will be in place. Work Hours: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM 05-04-26 to 05-08-26 |
Sandbag Wall Removal - Press Release |
| Carmel Valley Road |
At Laureles Grade For more information regarding roundabouts and their use please see the video and webpage below. |
Current Major Projects: |
| Commercial Parkway | Flaggers on 11440 Commercial Parkway Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 05-07-26 to 05-08-26 |
Pole Replacement & Pull Cable |
| Dunbarton Road | From US-101 to San Juan Road Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 05-11-26 to 05-15-26 |
New Conduit |
| Hartnell Road | Hartnell Rd and US-101 Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 05-05-26 to 05-08-26 |
Caltrans Culvert Work |
| Laureles Grade Road | Near Carmel Valley Road. Reported landslides. Exercise extra caution. 02-17-26 Until further notice |
Saturated Soil Conditions |
| Ocean Avenue | Between Hatton Road and Randall Way Traffic control measures will be in place. Expect delays. Work Hours: 8:30AM to 3:30PM 05-04-26 to 05-08-26 |
Road Work - Press Release |
| Portola Drive |
Between Torero Drive & Portola Drive and Davenrich Street |
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| Rio Road | Between Atherton Road and Birch Place Traffic control in place. Expect delays. Access to residences may be temporarily impacted during construction. Residents are encouraged to park in alternate locations in advance. Hours (NIGHT WORK): 7:00PM to 5:00AM 05-14-26 to 05-15-26 |
Rio Road Resurfacing Project - Revised Press Release |
| Salinas Road | Between Railroad Avenue and San Juan Road Traffic control in place. Expect delays. Access to residences may be temporarily impacted during construction. Residents are encouraged to park in alternate locations in advance. Hours (NIGHT WORK): 8:00PM to 5:00AM 05-13-26 to 05-14-26 |
Salinas Road and Pajaro Project Revised Press Release & Traffic Control Maps |
| Salinas Road | Between 0 Salinas Rd to Stone Ridge Dr Two Way Flagging with Single Lane Closure Work Hours: 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM 05-11-26 to 05-13-26 |
Tree Trimming |
| San Miguel Canyon Road | From San Juan Rd to Twin Lakes Rd Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 05-11-26 to 05-15-26 |
Restoral |
| Slacks Canyon Road | From Vineyard Canyon to Big Sandy 01-24-23 to Indefinite |
Road is Open - Not Passable During Wet Weather |
| Tarpey Road | From Tarpey Rd between San Juan Rd and San Miguel Canyon Rd Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM 05-11-26 to 05-15-26 |
Conduit & Vault Placement |
| Vineyard Canyon Road | Between Vineyard Canyon Rd and Cross Country Rd Work Hours: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM 05-11-26 |
PG&E - Utility Work |
SWEEPING SCHEDULE INFORMATION
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Monterey County Road Closures
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| Road Name: | Limits: | Reason: |
| Palo Colorado Road | 4.0 mm (The Hoist) 06-26-18 to Indefinite |
Storm Damage |
| Parkfield Cemetery Road | Closed at Cholame Road 02-05-24 Until Further Notice |
Flooding |
State Highway information:
- For information regarding State highways in Monterey County, please contact CALTRANS at (805) 549-3138 or (831) 753-0187.
- For all other Statewide highway conditions, contact CALTRANS at (800) 427-7623, 24 hours a day, or visit: http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
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PLEASE REMEMBER Monterey County Public Works Crews are working hard to make your commute safe and easy. To protect their lives and yours, Give Them A Brake!! For additional information, contact us via email or call (831) 755-4925.
For updates in Monterey County regarding State highway construction and maintenance, please contact CALTRANS at (805) 549-3138 or (831) 753-0187.
For all other Statewide highway conditions, contact CALTRANS at (800) 427-7623, 24 hours a day, or visit the Caltrans Web Site.
The information contained in the following pages was valid at the time of publication. The Public Works Department reserves the right to make changes and improvements to these pages at any time, and without notice, and assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly as a result of errors, omissions, or discrepancies.
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