Plaskett Creek Campground

California State Parks Temporarily Closes All Campgrounds in the State Park System: Non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails and beaches remain o...pen. Contact: [email protected] SACRAMENTO, Calif. California State Parks announced today the temporary closure of all campgrounds in the state park system to support state and local efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). As of today, non-campground outdoor areas of parks, including trails and beaches, remain open. Visitors are reminded to practice social distancing and maintain at least six feet between other visitors and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Restrooms also remain open, and visitors are advised to take soap for hand washing and alcohol-based hand sanitizers when water is not available. Most importantly, State Parks recommends that everyone follow precautionary guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health, public local health agencies, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention when recreating in the outdoors. Last week, State Parks temporarily suspended guided tours and large events, and temporarily closed facilities such as visitor centers and museums. State Parks is monitoring the COVID-19 situation carefully and is committed to following the state’s updated policy on social gatherings to help slow the spread of COVID-19. For the most up-to-date information on how State Parks is supporting the state’s COVID-19 efforts, please follow State Parks on its social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

CALTRANS PAVEMENT REHAB CONSTRUCTION PROJECT ALONG STATE ROUTE 1 FROM BIG SUR TO CARMEL IN MONTEREY COUNTY BEGINS MONDAY, MARCH 16 MONTEREY COUNTY A Caltrans ...pavement rehab. construction project along State Route 1 from Torre Canyon Bridge in Big Sur to just south of Carpenter Street in Carmel begins Monday, March 16. Details on roadwork/closures as follows: Torre Canyon Bridge to Coast Rd. near Andrew Molera State Park: Sundays through Mondays: 10 pm to 6 am (next morning) Mondays through Thursdays: 8 am to 4 pm and 7 pm to 6 am (next morning) Fridays: 8 am to 1 pm Coast Rd. to Carmel Valley Rd.: Sundays through Mondays: 10 pm to 6 am (next morning) Mondays through Thursdays: 7 am to 3 pm and 7 pm to 6 am (next morning) Fridays: 8 am to 1 pm and 12 midnight to 6 am (next morning) Carmel Valley Rd. to Carpenter St.: Sundays through Fridays: 9 pm to 6 am (next morning) Slab replacement work: Mondays through Thursdays: 3 pm to 6 am (next morning) Roadwork consists of pavement rehab on existing roadway and guardrail replacement. Motorists can expect delays of up to 20 minutes. Electronic message signs will be activated to inform the public about this roadwork. This roadwork is necessary for the safety of the travelling public and to protect surrounding properties.

###UPDATE### HIGHWAY 1 FULL OVERNIGHT CLOSURES SOUTH OF RAGGED POINT NEXT WEEK HAVE BEEN RE-SCHEDULED SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY A full closure of Highway 1 in bo...th directions approximately two miles south of Ragged Point has been re-scheduled to Wednesday, March 11 and Thursday, March 12 during the overnight hours from 11:55 pm until 6 am. This closure will extend from the traffic signals which maintain the 24/7 traffic control north and south of the project area between the San Carpoforo Creek Bridge and Ragged Point. The closures scheduled for next Monday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10 have been cancelled due to expected rain in the area. Access will be maintained for emergency responders. Electronic message boards will be posted to alert the public. This full highway closure is necessary so that Caltrans can perform a concrete pour as part of a project to construct a viaduct and retaining wall along this portion of Highway 1.

Friday, March 6, 2020 HIGHWAY 1 FULL OVERNIGHT CLOSURES SOUTH OF RAGGED POINT SCHEDULED FOR NEXT WEEK SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY A full closure of Highway 1 in bo...th directions approximately two miles south of Ragged Point will take place onMonday, March 9 and Tuesday, March 10 during the overnight hours from 11:55 pm until 6 am. This closure will extend from the traffic signals which maintain the 24/7 traffic control north and south of the project area between the San Carpoforo Creek Bridge and Ragged Point. Access will be maintained for emergency responders. Electronic message boards will be posted to alert the public. This full highway closure is necessary so that Caltrans can perform a concrete pour as part of a project to construct a viaduct and retaining wall along this portion of Highway 1. This $4.1 million project is Souza Engineering of San Luis Obispo, CA. It’s scheduled to be complete by Spring of 2020. Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones. For traffic updates on other state highways in San Luis Obispo County, travelers may contact Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-549-3318 or can visit the District 5 website at: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5