"Regent's Slide is at post mile 27.8 and about 40 miles south of Carmel on the scenic highway. Crews began top-down removal of slide material on April 30, 2024. The top-down method involves excavating from above the slide, removing displaced material until a stable, permanent slope is established. This approach was chosen because it prioritizes worker and public safety, aligns with the Coast Highway Management Plan, and ensures long-term slope stability."
"Repairs at Regent's Slide, which closed Highway 1 in Monterey County on Feb. 9, 2024, continues to advance with slope stabilization efforts contributing to sustained excavation activity, according to Caltrans. The slide originated about 450 feet above the roadway and resulted in the continued closure of a 6.8-mile segment of Highway 1. Highway 1 at Regent's Slide is estimated to reopen to through traffic by the end of March 2026."
Regent's Slide above Highway 1 in Monterey County closed the roadway on Feb. 9, 2024, leaving a 6.8-mile segment impassable. The slide began about 450 feet above the roadway. Crews began top-down removal of slide material on April 30, 2024, excavating from above to establish a stable, permanent slope. The top-down method was selected to prioritize worker and public safety, align with the Coast Highway Management Plan, and ensure long-term slope stability. Stabilization work includes slope cuts, mesh netting, and installation of more than 4,500 shear dowels, which have shown no significant movement. Repairs are targeted to reopen the road by the end of March 2026, with timelines subject to additional slide activity and weather; a new larger culvert will be installed in the northbound shoulder to improve drainage.
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