Caltrans plans to have the full closure of Highway 1 at Rocky Creek for 24 hours beginning Friday at 10 p.m., and will reopen the roadway to through travel Saturday at 10 p.m. This closure allows the installation of nine pre-cast concrete girders as part of the construction of a viaduct to replace the lost lane.
In the immediate aftermath of the March 30 slip-out, crews worked for several weeks to stabilize the remaining portion of the southbound lane. Once stabilized, crews began to design the emergency repair which aims to restore the roadway to two full travel lanes.
The design calls for the building of a viaduct, a feature that is relatively common throughout Highway 1 on the Big Sur coast. Viaducts are frequently employed to bridge distances where the slope might naturally fall away and support is required below the roadway.
The schedule for this 24-hour closure is weather dependent, according to Caltrans. Updates will be provided to confirm or announce any changes to this schedule.
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