Caltrans Central Coast (District 5)

@CaltransD5

Serving Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz counties along California's Central Coast.

San Luis Obispo, CA

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Caltrans Central Coast (District 5)
@CaltransD5
12h
As of 1 p.m. today, two segments of Hwy 1 are closed, and there is no through‑traffic. North Closure: post mile 56 just south of Little Sur River to post mile 45 just south of Big Sur Post Office. South Closure: post mile 16 near Pacific Valley to post mile 10.2 near Gorda.
Caltrans Central Coast (District 5)
@CaltransD5
Aug 28
UPDATE: A 40‑mile stretch of Hwy 1 in Big Sur is now closed to support Timber and Plaskett Fire operations. The closure runs from Gorda (PM 10.2) to just north of Captain Cooper Elementary (PM 50.1). Please avoid unnecessary travel in the area and use US 101 as an alternate route
Caltrans Central Coast (District 5)
@CaltransD5
Aug 27
Today at 1 p.m. an 8-mile stretch of Hwy 1 will close to support ongoing #TimberFire operations. The closure runs from just south of Deetjen’s Big Sur Inn to near Andrew Molera State Park. Avoid unnecessary travel and use US 101 as an alternate route.
Caltrans Central Coast (District 5)
@CaltransD5
Aug 25
Traffic Alert: Expect heavy traffic on Hwy 1 south of Lompoc near Jalama Rd. due to a crash blocking both lanes. A hard closure is in place from the Hwy 246 junction in Lompoc and the Highway 101 junction in Las Cruces. Estimated time of reopening unknown. Check back for updates.
Caltrans Central Coast (District 5)
@CaltransD5
Aug 25
A one-day maintenance project is happening tomorrow on Hwy 1 at Torre Canyon where crews will be removing rock piles left from recent #TimberFire operations. This work reduces the chance of rocks reaching the travel lane. Expect 10–15 minute delays between 9 a.m.–3 p.m.