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Serving Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito and Santa Cruz Counties. Road info: . Media may use all content.

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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
3 years
Check out this amazing drone video of #Hwy1 washout at Rat Creek about 15 miles south of #BigSur . Our crews are on site securing it, assessing damage & starting clean-up/ repairs. Reminder: the road is OPEN from #Carmel thru town of Big Sur. @bigsurkate @BigSurCC @CHP_Coastal
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
Great news: #Hwy101 is now OPEN thru #Montecito @SBCounty ! Thanks to our crews & contractors who made it happen. Off-ramps in area remain closed so watch for truck traffic & use extra caution. Safe travels, everyone.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
What a Herculean effort: #Hwy101 at Olive Mill Road in #Montecito was under 12 feet of mud, debris & water 12 days ago.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Big Sur Coast: Crews continue to respond at numerous locations on #Hwy1 which are showing significant instability as a result of ongoing rain event. New slide covering roadway appeared last night just south of Mill Creek. Crews are being mobilized in advance of clearing weather.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Take a look at the conditions on #Hwy17 in the #SantaCruzMountains as of 7:30 am. Please use caution while on the roads or avoid travel today if possible.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
It's official: #Hwy101 @countyofsb will open BY Monday morning, Jan 22 commute. Our hard-working crews continue working this weekend to ensure highway is safe for travelers. Check our Twitter feed for real-time notice when it actually opens. Thanks for your patience/cooperation.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 month
#Hwy1 remains closed on the #BigSur Coast due to a slip out of the road just south of the Rocky Creek Bridge. Convoys will lead essential travelers through closure area daily at 8 am and 4 pm. Engineers on site to observe conditions. Crews working to stabilize edge of roadway.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
#Hwy1 at Mud Creek south of #BigSur is OPEN for business as of 9:45am! Safe travels, everyone.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
4 months
UPDATE: The US 101 southbound off-ramp is closed at Garden Street in Santa Barbara. Video shows current conditions at Mission Street. No estimate for opening. @CaltransHQ @PIOJimShivers
@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
4 months
Ramp Closures in Santa Barbara this morning: US 101 southbound off-ramp at Castillo Street due to flooding. US 101 southbound off-ramp at Mission Street due to flooding. No estimate for re-opening. Road info at: and can download on any device. @CaltransHQ
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
3 years
Big Sur Update: #Hwy1 will remain CLOSED to thru traffic until further notice due to partial washout of road tonight at Mile Marker 30 near Big Creek Br. Our crews/contractor will begin damage assessment, cleanup & repairs at daybreak @bigsurkate @BigSurCC
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
3 years
#Hwy1 / #BigSur Update: after being closed for nearly 3 months, Rat Creek will open this Friday, Apr 23 at noon. What an amazing transformation since Jan 28 when 150 feet of road washed out after heavy rains. Big kudos to our crews/contractors for their hard work. @CaltransHQ
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Caltrans crews continue to respond today to areas of instability on Highway 1 caused by recent rains. These images were taken today from Mill Creek at post mile 18 in Monterey County. #Hwy1 #BigSur #MontereyCounty
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Highway 1 is closed this morning from Ragged Point to south of Big Sur due to rockslides. Caltrans is working to clear the highway. Debris will be removed tomorrow behind the catchment at Paul’s Slide where it has reached the top of concrete barriers. No estimate for re-opening.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
Let's not forget: the #MontecitoMudslide is an ongoing human tragedy with tremendous suffering in @countyofsb community. So always keep the victims, families & displaced in your thoughts, hearts & actions. #805strong
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
The #Hwy17 Wildlife Crossing near Laurel Road is complete! More than 65K vehicles travel the highway per day. The region is also home to many wildlife including mountain lions, bobcats & deer. The new crossing will provide a safe passage for wildlife to cross under #Hwy17 .
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
A friendly reminder that massive cleanup/repair along #Hwy101 in #Montecito is an operation of un-precedented magnitude. Our hard-working #CalTrans crews are ON it, making great progress every day! As always, thanks for your patience & cooperation.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
#Hwy101 #MontecitoMudslide Update: clean-up mostly done so our crews are now focused on clearing large drains/vegetation, sweeping, striping & other key repairs to ensure highway is safe before it opens, expected in just a few days. We're almost there! @countyofsb @CaltransHQ
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
7 years
Another major slide this weekend on #Hwy1 #BigSur at Mud Creek (PM 9). Road remains closed but partial coastal access via Naci-Fergusson Rd.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
It's official: #Hwy1 at Mud Creek south of #BigSur will RE-OPEN by end of July. Big thanks to John Madonna Construction for tireless repair work & the SLO County north coast that's been impacted by the largest slide ever in Big Sur. We are on the road, literally, to recovery!
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
4 months
VIDEO: #US101 southbound off-ramp at Garden Street in #SantaBarbara . No estimate for opening.
@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
4 months
UPDATE: The US 101 southbound off-ramp is closed at Garden Street in Santa Barbara. Video shows current conditions at Mission Street. No estimate for opening. @CaltransHQ @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Picture of slide on #Hwy1 from this morning at Polar Star, one mile south of Ragged Point. Contractor engaged to help clear. Full closure remains in place. Assessments ongoing. Continue to ask public to please keep out of the closure area which will permit crews to work safely.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Caltrans crews are clearing snow from lanes and responding to multiple downed trees on Highway 17 this morning in the Santa Cruz Mountains. No estimated time for reopening. #hwy17 #SantaCruzMountains
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Caltrans Highway Closure Update: Northbound US 101 is closed at 150, at Sheffield Drive and from Winchester Canyon to Hwy. 1 near Gaviota. Southbound 101 is closed at Milpas St. All due to flooding and debris on roadway. Morning photos from Gaviota where progress is being made.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
UPDATE: Southbound #US101 is closed at Milpas Street in Santa Barbara and Northbound 101 is closed at State Route 150, at Winchester Canyon Road and from Mariposa Reina to Hwy. 1 north of Gaviota due to flooding. Photo of US 101 at San Ysidro Creek. Info:
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Northbound #US101 is closed at the Arroyo Parida Creek and San Ysidro Creek Bridges in Santa Barbara County due to flooding. There is no estimate for re-opening. Road info: @CaltransHQ
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Caltrans District 5
6 years
#MontecitoFlood Update: our crews are getting the water off #Hwy101 , which is key to clearing mud/debris. We hope to have a new estimate tomorrow afternoon about when it will open. Thanks for your patience & support. #805Strong
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
4 months
Great job today by our Santa Barbara Maintenance team that worked long hours today clearing debris from drains in rainy weather. We also appreciate our team of engineers and other staff who send our public affairs team the many photos and videos that tell the story. @CaltransHQ
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Poles and wires across all four lanes of #Hwy17 . Please take an alternate route.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
@Oprah You're welcome, it was truly a team effort reopening #Hwy101 . Best of luck to #Montecito in rebuilding & restoring your wondeful community. #805strong
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
RIGHT NOW: Our crews continue to clear debris from San Ysidro Creek in #Montecito .
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 month
Convoys to start through the Rocky Creek closure on #Hwy1 at 12 pm today. Convoy to lead vehicles first in the north and then in south direction and will repeat at 4 pm today. Starting tomorrow convoys will happen at 8 am and 4 pm. Please avoid all unnecessary travel in area.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
RIGHT NOW: Northbound #hwy101 through #Montecito is reopened. Northbound #hwy101 at Winchester is also reopened along with one northbound lane in the #Gaviota area. Expect traffic control over the next several days.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
In Santa Cruz County: Continued full closure of Southbound #Hwy17 at Glenwood Drive due to slide repair. No estimated time for reopening.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Full closure of #Hwy1 from Salinas Road to Highway 129 in #Watsonville due to flooding. No ETO. Please avoid all nonessential travel in the area. #Hwy129
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 month
More photos from the US 101 Sheffield Road Over-Crossing in Santa Barbara County. Snow. @CaltransHQ @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
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Photo from @CaltransD5 engineer on scene a few moments ago, snow near Sheffield Road. @CaltransHQ Road info: @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
3 years
#Hwy1 thru #BigSur is back in business! Happy Friday & safe travels.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
3 years
Great news: #Hwy1 at Rat Creek south of #BigSur will OPEN to thru traffic by Friday, April 30, two months ahead of schedule due to favorable weather & soil conditions. Thanks for your patience & cooperation, kudos to our crews/contractor for a safe, speedy rebuild. @BigSurCC
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
3 years
UPDATE: @CaltransD5 announces plan to rebuild #Hwy1 at Rat Creek with large embankment & new pipes for more drainage capacity. Opening set for early summer, weather permitting. Thanks for your patience, cooperation & remember: #BigSur is OPEN on both sides! @BigSurCC @bigsurkate
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
#BigSur Coast Update: Crews continued to respond today to multiple new slides and rockfall on #Hwy1 . Blasting crews were called in to dismantle large boulders at two locations near county line. Closure remains in effect from Ragged Point to Deetjen’s Inn with no ETO.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Northbound #Hwy1 in Santa Cruz to remain closed through Monday Jan. 2. Depending on progress this closure may be extended. A crane has been deployed in the northbound lanes to remove debris which has accumulated against the bridge on Hwy. 1 as it crosses the San Lorenzo River.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
#MontecitoFlood Update: #Hwy101 thru Santa Barbara area will NOT reopen on Monday, Jan 15 and there is no estimate due to ongoing rescue/recovery & extensive clean-up/repairs. Continue using #Hwy5 to #Hwy46 or #Hwy166 back to #Hwy101 to/from central coast & So Cal, safe travels.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
Big news: contractor John Madonna made great progress past week so final roadway striping & inspection by our crews is underway. As a result, #Hwy1 at Mud Creek south of #BigSur will RE-OPEN tomorrow Weds, July 18 by 10am, nearly 14 months after massive landslide on May 20, 2017.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
11 months
#BigSur Coast: Crews continue to work 12-hour shifts, seven days a week, at Paul’s Slide at PM 21.7 on #Hwy1 . The current estimate for reopening the highway at Paul’s Slide is several months. A refreshed estimate for a reopening date at Paul’s Slide will be made in mid-July.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
4 months
Current conditions on northbound #US101 just north of Olive Mill Road. A full closure of the northbound lanes occurred for approximately fifteen minutes this morning, but has since re-opened. Caltrans is working to clear mulch from drains in the area. CHP assisting. @CaltransHQ
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Take a look! The new northbound #Hwy101 lanes are now open in #Summerland ! πŸš—πŸ›£οΈThe northbound Evans onramp is also open. This US Highway 101 HOV project between #Carpinteria & #SantaBarbara is possible through #SB1 funds.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
Traffic Alert: first full weekend #Hwy101 open thru #Montecito since Jan 7 with very slow traffic northbound this morn like it has been all week. There seems to be a lot of lookie-loos so remember those famous Doors lyics: keep your eyes on the road, your hands upon the wheel.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
10 months
UPDATE: Due to recent continued slide activity at the repair site at Paul’s Slide, an estimate for a possible reopening date for #Hwy1 will not be attempted until further Geotech investigations are completed. Two miles of Hwy. 1 between Lucia & Limekiln State Park remain closed.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
UPDATE in Santa Cruz County: Southbound #Hwy17 fully reopened at Glenwood Drive after major slide cleared.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
11 months
We’re pleased to share that Caltrans District 5 and its partners on the #Hwy17 Wildlife Crossing project were presented with the Stewardship Award at the 2023 International Conference on Ecology & Transportation in Burlington, VT this week! @landtrustscc
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Here's a bird's eye view of #hwy101 near #SanYsidroCreek in #Montecito following the heavy downpour.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
Highway 1 is closed from Ragged Point to the Elephant Seal parking lot north of San Simeon in San Luis Obispo County. Caltrans will assess and respond to this active slide at Polar Star, two miles south of Ragged Point tomorrow morning. Photo below. @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
11 months
Twenty one miles of #Hwy1 re-opened at 3 p.m. today. The southern closure moved north from Ragged Point in SLO County to south of Limekiln State Park in Monterey County. A flagged turnaround is at the new closure south of the Park. Photos of Gilbert’s and Paul’s Slide (right).
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Northbound Hwy. 1 in Santa Cruz will close today at 2 pm to allow for debris removal under the bridge in the San Lorenzo River. Northbound travelers will detour at Ocean Street, to Water Street before returning to 1 at River Street. Work will protect the bridge/prevent flooding.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Full closure of #Hwy166 from Junction of #US101 near Santa Maria to Junction of #Hwy33 due to multiple rock and mud slides.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
UPDATE: Our Caltrans engineers and maintenance staff working on northbound #US101 in the Gaviota area are reporting that the highway is expected to re-open no later than this evening. Updates on the opening will be shared here. @CaltransHQ @PIOJimShivers
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Caltrans District 5
1 year
Caltrans Highway Closure Update: Northbound US 101 is closed at 150, at Sheffield Drive and from Winchester Canyon to Hwy. 1 near Gaviota. Southbound 101 is closed at Milpas St. All due to flooding and debris on roadway. Morning photos from Gaviota where progress is being made.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
UPDATE: A full closure of #Hwy9 remains in effect between Lower Glen Arbor Rd. and Holiday Lane due to a slide caused by winter storms. The anticipated reopening of Hwy. 9 is now scheduled for March 4. #SantaCruzCounty #BenLomond
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
We understand the confusion, frustration & inconvenience about #Hwy101 #MontecitoFlood . Our crews & contractors have a herculean task but they are ON it! So the best way to find road conditions & plan your trip is getting our #quickmap app, safe travels.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
#Hwy101 will remain fully CLOSED from #Hwy126 in Ventura to Milpas St in #SantaBarbara until further notice. Crews/contractors are on site and working to reopen the highway ASAP.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
We are asking the public to please not pull over to look at the snow on #Hwy154 in order to maintain safety & keep the flow of traffic. We also have equipment/personnel continuing work on the roadway.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
A beautiful photo of State Route 236 in #SantaCruzCounty which represents the northern part of Caltrans District 5. @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Debris removal between northbound #hwy101 & N Jameson at #SanYsidroCreek . Crews are also prepping for more rain on the way to avoid flooding.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
Highway 1 is closed from north of Gorda in Monterey County to Ragged Point in SLO County due to a rockslide blocking both lanes. No estimate for re-opening. Travelers should be aware of Caltrans/emergency responders in the vicinity. Video on Hwy. 1 earlier today. @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Caltrans assessed #Hwy1 along the #BigSur Coast, closed from Palo Colorado to Ragged Point and from the Elephant Seal area to south of Ragged Point. Hwy. 1 is not passable at Paul’s Slide due to debris on the highway with our team responding to slides in many locations today.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
4 months
Caltrans crews are on site on #Hwy 1 at Waddell Creek in northern #SantaCruz County plowing debris off the roadway as high tides and massive waves hit the coast. All of #Hwy1 remains open to travel.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
Storm Update: due to large amount of debris/mud/water, #Hwy101 thru #Montecito is expected to remain CLOSED until Thurs night, Jan. 11. Use #Hwy5 as detour to/from So Cal, avoid non-essential travel and get our QuickMap app for latest road conditions @CaltransDist7 @CaltransDist6
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
9 months
Check out this traffic jam on #Hwy1 for grand opening in June 1937 of final section between #BigSur and #Carmel . Remember that all businesses remain OPEN on either side of the ongoing closure at Limekiln SP.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
A slide on #Hwy1 below Ragged Point will take several weeks to repair. #Hwy1 will reopen between Ragged Point and Deetjen’s, on Friday Jan. 6, from 8 am to 5 pm for those who wish to leave to the north. Full closure of #Hwy1 to return Friday at 5 pm ahead of forecast storms.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
5 years
Heads up if you're traveling along #Hwy101 thru central coast tonight, expect heavy traffic due to #Hwy5 Grapevine closure.
@CaltransDist6
Caltrans District 6
5 years
GRAPEVINE: I-5 is now CLOSED in both directions due to continued snow accumulation combined with multiple collisions. No ETO at this time.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
Highway 1 is now open in the #BigSur area following impacts from the #ColoradoFire . Emergency vehicles are still present and travelers should drive safely when driving through the area. Travelers can expect lane closures and traffic control in the days to follow. @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
UPDATE: Highway 1 is now closed from Andrew Molera State Park to the Granite Canyon Bridge due to the #ColoradoFire . #Caltrans is patrolling the highway for rockfall and plans to inspect drainage facilities. Road info at: @PIOJimShivers
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Caltrans District 5
2 years
Highway 1 remains closed this morning from Andrew Molera State Park in the Big Sur area to Rio Road in Carmel due to the #ColoradoFire . There is no estimate for opening. Traveler information at: @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
UPDATE: Highway 1 is now closed in both directions from near the entrance to Andrew Molera State Park in Big Sur to Rio Road in Carmel due to a brush fire. Please drive safely and be aware of all emergency responders. @PIOJimShivers Quickmap @dot .ca.gov
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Caltrans District 5
2 years
There is a brushfire near Highway 1 in the area north of the Bixby Bridge and near the Palo Colorado section of Monterey County. The only closure is on Hwy. 1 at Rio Road in Carmel. Be aware of all moving emergency vehicles. Details will be posted when available. @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
The northbound lanes of #US101 are closed from Mariposa Reina to Highway 1 north of Gaviota in Santa Barbara County due to roadway flooding. There is no estimate for re-opening. The southbound lanes are open at this time.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
In #MontereyCounty : One-way traffic control on #Hwy68 at Scenic Dr., just north of Community Hospital. Crews on site for slide removal. Please use caution driving in the area.
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Caltrans District 5
2 years
Caltrans discovered a large 8-foot long bee hive in a cavity of a wooden sign post during bridge work on Hwy. 154 in Santa Barbara. The 40 thousand bees were safely removed to a commercial hive aided by beekeepers before being released to agricultural areas to pollinate crops.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
4 years
#Hwy15 to/from Vegas remains CLOSED so it’s prob best to find a warm spot & delay your trip until morn.
@Caltrans8
Caltrans District 8
4 years
I-15 at Mountain Pass is NOW CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS FROM BAKER TO PRIMM DUE TO ICE AND ACCIDENTS. UNKNOWN DURATION. AVOID TRAVEL TO AND FROM VEGAS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
3 years
#Hwy1 #BigSur Update: Here’s more drone video by @CHP_Monterey . Our crews continue working daily on cleanup & damage review along entire route, not just Rat Creek washout, which remains CLOSED from Ragged Pt to Deetjen’s Inn. But town of Big Sur is OPEN from north (Carmel side).
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
UPDATE (9 am): #Hwy1 remains CLOSED in both directions from #RaggedPoint to south of #BigSur . @CaltransD5 geo-tech engineers are assessing damage before cleanup. There is no estimated time of reopening. #Hwy1 is OPEN between #Carmel and Big Sur.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
#Highway1 is now closed in both directions from Ragged Point to south of #BigSur in #MontereyCounty due to rockslides. There is no estimate for re-opening. Please be aware of emergency responders and drive carefully during this storm system. Road info:
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Caltrans District 5 is appreciative of the support while we are committed to reopening the remaining 11-mile stretch of Highway 1, a popular internationally recognized travel destination. #BigSur #Hwy1
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
5 years
#Hwy101 #Montecito Update: our crews, @CHP_SantaBarb on scene. All lanes remain CLOSED each way from Milpas St to #Hwy150 , re-opening estimate is 5pm southbound, midnight for northbound. Stay tuned for updates as conditions change & cleanup progresses. @countyofsb @CaltransDist7
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
4 years
Cheers to all the utility repairmen, pilots, hospital doctors/nurses, first responders, journalists & many others who are working on Christmas Day while the rest of us relax. We really appreciate your service.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Snow on the Cuesta Grade this morning. ❄️ Our maintenance crews started sanding the icy roadway at 4 am. We also sanded the Hwy. 58 bridge over US 101 in #SantaMargarita . #SanLuisObispo #Hwy101
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
On the #BigSur Coast: The southern closure of #Hwy1 has moved back to #RaggedPoint . Crews made progress today to address damage from winter storms including active & unstable slides, rockfall, & water & debris in the roadway. Crews will continue to work all daylight hours.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Highway 154 is closed from State Route 192 to the 154/246 Roundabout due to rockfall, mudslides and debris in multiple locations with slope failures above the highway. Caltrans maintenance and engineering forces are working to re-open the roadway. There is no estimate to open.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 month
Our @CaltransD5 maintenance and construction forces spent much of the past 24 hours responding to various locations on and near #US101 near Sheffield, Hermosillo, Olive Mill and San Ysidro Roads. These are photos from last night and today. @CaltransHQ @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
In Santa Cruz County: #Hwy9 has reopened at Boulder Creek and Ben Lomond under one-way reversing traffic control. Lower #Hwy9 remains closed between Paradise Exit and Glengarry Rd. due to trees across the roadway.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
UPDATE: Highway 1 will re-open between Ragged Point and south of Big Sur in Monterey County at 11 am following an overnight closure due to rockfall in multiple locations. Video is from Paul’s Slide south of Lucia this morning. @PIOJimShivers
@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
Highway 1 is closed this morning between Ragged Point and south of Big Sur in Monterey County. First two photos show the area south of Gorda and the third is north of the San Luis Obispo/Monterey County line. An update on opening is expected later this morning. @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
More good news along #Hwy101 @SBCounty : the northbound #Hwy150 on-ramp in #Carpinteria & Hermosillo Rd exit in #Montecito are now OPEN. Thanks again for your patience/cooperation.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Recent rains have made wet soil conditions worse. Crews are responding this afternoon to a slip out below the southbound lane of #Hwy1 just south of #Lucia . #BigSur #MontereyCounty
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
Highway 1 will close tonight at 8 pm until Tuesday, Dec. 14 from Ragged Point to Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn. The closure was requested by law enforcement so residents in the evacuation warning areas near the Dolan Fire burn scar can evacuate safely before rainfall. @CaltransD5
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
2 years
US 101 in San Luis Obispo re-opened last night after storm related flooding. Good work by the Caltrans maintenance team and city work crews to clear a plugged storm drain. @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Good news: our #Hwy17 wildlife under-crossing project is wrapping up soon after recently installing high friction pavement along the roadway.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 month
The northbound lanes of #US101 are closed at San Ysidro Road in Santa Barbara County due to roadway flooding. Travelers are being detoured off the highway at Sheffield Drive. All on/off ramps are closed from San Ysidro Road to Olive Mill Road. @CaltransHQ @PIOJimShivers
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
In Santa Barbara County: Full closure of #Hwy154 , from Junction of #Hwy154 and #Hwy246 , to the Junction of #Hwy154 and #Hwy192 , due to multiple rock and mudslides. No estimated time for reopening.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
We're adding more train cars to the Pacific Surfliner serving central coast residents affected by #Hwy101 closure. The cars will add seats beginning 1/18. Train just left SLO heading for LA. Visit for tix/info & follow @PacSurfliners @CA_Trans_Agency
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
5 years
SigAlert Update: southbound lanes #Hwy101 in #Montecito are now OPEN (with rainbow), northbound by 8p. @CHP_SantaBarb @countyofsb
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
5 years
#Hwy1 #BigSur Update: it will remain CLOSED overnight between Paul's Slide & Mud Creek. We've observed roadway movement of 3-5 feet since last week, also several large boulders are perched above the coast route. Our crews will assess at daybreak so please continue using detours.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
7 years
Wow, what an impressive engineering feat. We are 'launching' steel girders for new Pfieffer Bridge on #Hwy1 #BigSur across the canyon.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
Clean-up operations continue 24/7 until #Hwy101 is clear and safe. It WILL reopen, we just don't know when yet.
@countyofsb
Santa Barbara County
6 years
Even after the sun sets, crews are working hard to clean up and restore services in the debris flow areas. #805Strong @CaltransD5
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
1 year
Due to ongoing flooding from a breach in the levee in #P Γ‘jaro, a full closure of #Hwy1 (both directions) is in place between Salinas Road and Hwy. 129 (Riverside Drive) in #Watsonville . A detour is available taking Hwy. 156 to US 101 to Hwy. 129.
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@CaltransD5
Caltrans District 5
6 years
#Hwy101 #MontecitoFlood update. Our crews are hard at work clearing massive amount of mud/debris/water but the route also remains a rescue & recovery zone with firefighters on site. #805strong
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