Monterey Traveler Alert Information

All Big Sur and Monterey County businesses, state parks and beaches remain 100 percent operational as Caltrans repairs sections of Highway One.

Travel to Big Sur From Monterey and Points North on Highway One: 24 Hours a Day, One-Way Reversing Traffic Control

The Rocky Creek section of Highway One, 12 miles south of Carmel's Rio Road, is open to traffic 24 hours a day. One-way reversing traffic control has been implemented; this may result in traffic slowdowns. Please give yourself a little extra time to get to your destination.

Travel to Big Sur From San Simeon and Points South on Highway One: Alder Creek Now Open

The Alder Creek section of Highway One has reopened as of June 9, 2011. Geographic instability and falling debris had temporarily closed Highway 1 at Alder Creek in both directions, 38 miles south of Big Sur at the eight mile marker.

Call For Further Updates

Travelers can call 888-836-0866, 800-427-7623 or 800-MONTEREY for recent information on road conditions.

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