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Construction this Week

WEEKS BEGINNING APRIL 22 through May 6, 2024 - PLEASE NOTE: SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

  1. UPDATED MAY 3, 2024 - MEASURE S and P Citywide Road Resurfacing Phase 4 - WORK HAPPENING APRIL 22 - MAY 17 on Lighthouse Avenue: Work on Lighthouse Avenue will continue in the day. The City is working to minimize disruptions to both residents and businesses including traffic impacts and noise. Travelers will encounter traffic control with one lane closed in both directions for the work. Due to the nature of the slurry seal work, the lanes will remain closed until the seal is dry and set. Off street parking and driveway access will be limited during the scope of work on the outside lanes. Motorists and those traveling on Lighthouse Avenue and in New Monterey should expect delays during the hours of work and to plan longer-than-normal travel times or alternate routes accordingly. 

    Sealcoating asphalt must be performed during the day when temperatures are warmer. Night work cannot be performed because of colder temperatures that would cause the seal coat to not adhere properly to the road surface, leading to failure in longevity. Daytime work ensures the seal coat will last longer and prevent this work from being necessary again in a few years.

    Work on the northbound lanes of Lighthouse (towards Pacific Grove) will start at 6:00 a.m. and go until 5:00 p.m. Work on the southbound lanes of Lighthouse (towards Downtown Monterey) will start at 9:00 a.m. and go until 5:00 p.m. 

    The week of May 6, there will be continued mobile operation of slurry seal/crack sealing but will take up multiple blocks until the seal coat cures - Maps
    Mon., 5/6 - Lighthouse from David to Drake (outside lanes)
    Tues., 5/7 - Lighthouse from David to Drake (inside lanes)
    Wed., 5/8 - Lighthouse from Drake to Lighthouse Curve in both directions (outside lanes). Work on northbound Lighthouse Avenue (towards Pacific Grove) will begin at Lighthouse Curve. Work on southbound Lighthouse Avenue (towards Downtown Monterey) will end at Pvt. Bolio Road. 
    Thurs., 5/9 - – Lighthouse Avenue from Drake Avenue to Lighthouse Curve in both directions (inside lanes). Work on northbound Lighthouse Avenue (towards Pacific Grove) will begin at Lighthouse Curve. Work on southbound Lighthouse Avenue (towards Downtown Monterey) will end at Pvt. Bolio Road. 

  2. Measure S Citywide Road Surface Repair Project Phase 5 - SCHEDULE
    Scope of work: In general, the work consists of, but is not limited to, the demolition and construction of concrete curb, gutter, sidewalk, sidewalk crossings, pavement spot repair of approximately 266,193 SF, crack sealing, placing of approximately 1,017,463 SF of slurry seal Type II, associated striping removal and replacement, refreshing of existing painted street markings, traffic control and installation of necessary environmental pollution prevention requirements on various streets in the City of Monterey.

    Slurry Seal- Beginning Thursday, May 9 - Maps
    Thurs., 5/9 - Aguajito - Fremont to Mark Thomas (outside lane)
    Fri., 5/10 - Alta Mesa - Don Dahvee to El Dorado and Aguajito - Fremont to Mark Thomas (inside lane)
    Mon., 5/13 - Munras - Soledad to Don Dahvee (outside lane)
    Tues., 5/14 - Munras - Soledad to Don Dahvee (inside lane)
    Wed., 5/15 - Munas - Don Dahvee (outside lane) and Abrego - El Dorado to Fremont (outside lane)
    Thurs., 5/16 - Munras - Don Dahvee to El Dorado (inside lane) and Abrego - El Dorado to Fremont (inside lane)
    Fri., 5/17 - Don Dahvee - Munras to Iris Canyon and Fremont - Abrego to Aguajito (outside lane)
    Mon., 5/20 - Fremont - Abrego to Aguajito (inside lane)
    Schedule | List of Streets Schedule A | List of Streets Schedule B

  3. LIST OF STREET SEGMENTS FOR THE ROAD SURFACE REPAIR. Upcoming Road Rehabilitation, Winter 2023 and Summer 2024 - SEE MAP Upcoming Road Surface Repairs, Winter 2023 through 2025 - SEE MAP
  4. Measure S Citywide Curb Ramps Project Phase 7 - This works is wrapping up in the next couple of weeks. Impacts are expected to be minimal. Scope of work: In general, the work consists of, but is not limited to, the demolition and construction of concrete curb ramps, gutter, and sidewalk on various streets in Old Town.  Schedule
  5. State Route 68: Olmsted Road: Thu., April 25 - The right shoulder along westbound State Route 68 at Olmsted Road will be closed for pavement repair work from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (Not a City Project)
  6. PG&E Monterey Substation Electrical Equipment Upgrade – Fact Sheet - PG&E is working to upgrader their electrical equipment at the Monterey Substation (498 Del Monte Avenue - just across from the Harbor) An update on this project is coming soon. (Not a City Project)
Upcoming Projects

    1. Measure S and P Sidewalk spot repairs to clean up uplifts or other tripping hazards - long term throughout the city. Currently or soon in Old Town, New Monterey including Lighthouse Ave, and Cannery Row areas. A message from the Public Works Department: Pedestrian safety, and having a walkable community is of the utmost importance. Damaged or uplifted sidewalk can occur overtime, and the City of Monterey Public Works Department strives to perform repairs in a timely manner. If you notice orange paint on the sidewalk, it is an indication that a deficiency has been flagged and repairs are being coordinated.  The City continues to explore innovative methods to address minor sidewalk deficiencies and recently awarded a contract to contractor to diamond slicing uplifts in the Downtown and New Monterey Neighborhoods. Once these first neighborhoods are addressed, the contractor will continue to work in other neighborhoods throughout the City.
Active Projects

Q&A - HAVE A PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION-RELATED QUESTION? EMAIL SUGGEST@MONTEREY.ORG

Question: How do I report a raised sidewalk that has a potential to cause a tripping hazard?
Answer: If the uplift is caused by a city tree the city will fix it, otherwise it might be on the responsibility of the property owner or a utility company to address the issue. Typically, a Public Works crew will go out to identify the uplift, measure the uplift, paint the uplift and take pictures. We keep a log and send the appropriate party a letter to address the issue.