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•October 1, 2016 • 76 Comments

Header photo by bigsurkate

New page of Interactive iHighway Map with Mile Markers and slide names is to the right, under “Pages” first one *Big Sur Interactive Maps… if the following link doesn’t work. *Big Sur Interactive Slide Maps

One last thing on Soberanes which will be critical this winter:

WERT Report (Watershed Emergency Response Team)

This Big Sur blog has been around since 2008. Its focus is to cover events affecting Big Sur including fires, road conditions, weather, and local non-profit events. I also have a soft spot for dogs, so I cover lost and found dogs. Send your news and photos, and we will do our best to post them. send to: [email protected]

You may notice that I have started a new page to keep the conversation going on the future of Big Sur – Big Sur Forward: Data, Research and Solutions. I hope all will participate and donate ideas, thoughts, and research. See Pages in the sidebar to the right – Big Sur Forward (thanks, Kathleen Lee)

I have also created a page for photographs of problem areas taken by myself and others. You can find that on my “pages” in the sidebar or by clicking on this link: Loving Big Sur to Death – photos

(Size for any header photos you may wish to submit it is 760×151 pixels.)

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Palo Colorado Bridge Removal

•February 6, 2017 • Leave a Comment

February 6, 2017

For your information: Monterey County Public Works will be removing the temporary bridge at on Palo Colorado Canyon Road at Rocky Creek later today, after 4:30 this afternoon due to the upcoming stormy weather. The bridge may not be replaced until at least Friday, February 10th.

The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch which includes the Monterey Bay region. A prolonged period of moderate to locally heavy rain is expected across the north bay and along the coastal ranges of the central coast from late tonight into Tuesday. The combination of saturated soils and heavy rainfall will result in excessive runoff into area streams and rivers as well as localized flash flooding.

Posted in 2016-2017 Winter Storm & Road Reports

Highway One Closure Update & Photos, 2/6/17

•February 6, 2017 • 4 Comments

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Photos from this weekend of: 1) Temporary Mesh Netting installed at Big Creek/Cow Cliffs (Sat-PM 28.5); 2) Rock fall at Lucia (Sun-PM 23); Rock fall at Paul’s (Sun-PM 26.10); and Partington Ridge (this am—PM 38.6)

***NEW INFORMATION***

The weekend’s inclement weather gave us various small slides at multiple locations, but thankfully and diligently, we have been able get the roadway clear and provide good news for tomorrow morning, weather permitting.

EFFECTIVE TOMORROW MORNING, TUESDAY, FEB. 7 AT 7 AM (WEATHER PERMITTING):

*DUE TO MORE SLIDE MATERIAL AT PAUL’S SLIDE (PM 21.6), All Motorists may travel north on Hwy. 1 from Cambria to Limekiln Creek Bridge (PM 21.3) or south on Hwy. 1 from Carmel to Lucia (PM 23).

*If you have been following our updates, you know we have dealt with various challenges, below is the status:

1) Mud Creek (PM 8.8)—continues with drilling taking place and daytime one-way traffic control (flagging). However, slide material continues to come down. Expect 20-30 minute delays.

2) The culvert has been replaced/repaired at PM 14.4 and is no longer covered with steel plates just north of Sand Dollar Beach (PM 13.85).
3) At Paul’s Slide (PM 21.6), although we have a temporary stop sign and eventually a traffic signal—MORE MATERIAL IS COMING DOWN AND THERE IS STILL A FULL CLOSURE AT PAUL’S. (see photo).
4) There was a small slide at Lucia (PM 23) this weekend, but has been cleared. (see photo)

5) Temporary mesh netting took place this Saturday at Big Creek/Cow Cliffs (PM 28.35), allowing the roadway to open at this location. (see photo)

6) There was a slide this morning at Partington Ridge (PM 38.6), necessitating the roadway to close at Fuller’s but has been cleared and will be open to traffic. (see photo).
The roadway is not passable between PAUL’S SLIDE (PM 21.6) and LUCIA (PM 23).

Thank you for your patience and understanding. Our Maintenance, Geotech and Construction crews continue to work collaboratively and diligently, as much as safely possible in response to these rock/mudslides.

Another update will be provided on around tomorrow, Tuesday, Feb. 7 afternoon, or sooner if conditions change.

Susana Z. Cruz nature-flower-blue-motif[1]
Caltrans District 5
Acting Manager
Public Information Office

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Flash Flood Watch tonight

•February 6, 2017 • Leave a Comment

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Highway Closure, Monday 2/6/17

•February 6, 2017 • 2 Comments

***NEW INFORMATION***

DURING DAYTIME HOURS TODAY, MONDAY, EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY

*DUE TO VARIOUS SMALL SLIDES AT MULTIPLE LOCATIONS INCLUDING A NEW ONE AT PARTINGTON (PM 38), Hwy 1 will remain closed from Ragged Pt (SLO 72.87) and extend to Fullers (Mon PM 42) TODAY until clean up and assessment can be made.

*Locals may have limited access.

Another update will be provided later this afternoon, or sooner if conditions change.

Susana Z. Cruz <image002.png>

Caltrans District 5

Acting Manager

Public Information Office

Posted in 2016 Fire Season, 2016-2017 Winter Storm & Road Reports, Road Conditions
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Strategic Firebreaks – Public Comments

•February 5, 2017 • 4 Comments

Los Padres National Forest
For Immediate Release
Contact: Andrew Madsen (805) 961-5759
Twitter: @LosPadresNF

Los Padres Seeks Public Comments
on Proposed Strategic Community Fuelbreak

GOLETA, Calif., February 1, 2017 – Forest Service officials today announced the release of the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the Proposed Strategic Community Fuelbreak Project on the Monterey Ranger District. The purpose of the project is to design and establish fuelbreaks in a non-emergency environment to enhance protection for at-risk communities, reduce suppression costs, and preserve wilderness character.

The Environmental Protection Agency published a Notice of Availability (NOA) for the Draft EIS in the Federal Register on January 27, 2017. The Forest Service will accept comments on this proposal for 45 calendar days following publication of the NOA, which is the exclusive means for calculating the comment period for a proposed action documented in a Draft EIS. Commenters should not rely upon dates or timeframe information provided by any other source. It is the commenter’s responsibility to ensure timely receipt of comments (36 CFR 218.25).

(Ed. Note: The Draft EIS is available on line http://fs.usda.gov/project/?project=40713

Two public open houses are scheduled to provide interested parties with an opportunity to learn more about the project and the Draft EIS:
Ø February 15, 2017, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the U. S. Forest Service Big Sur Station: 47555 Highway 1, Big Sur, CA 93920.
Ø February 16, 2017, 5:30pm – 7:30pm at the U. S. Forest Service Monterey District office: 406 South Mildred Ave., King City, CA 93930.

Written comments may be mailed to the Monterey Ranger District, Attn: Jeff Kwasny; 406 South Mildred Ave., King City, CA 93930; or hand delivered to the Monterey Ranger District at the address shown above during business hours (M-F 8:00am to 4:30pm); or submitted by FAX to (831) 385-0628. Electronic comments, in common formats (.doc, .pdf, .rtf, .txt), may be submitted to: [email protected]. Please include “Strategic Community Fuelbreak Project” in the subject line

Posted in 2016 Fire Season

New Slide? Gamboa Point

•February 5, 2017 • 2 Comments

10:59 AM 9 [20] 27-D5 SB LANE JSO LUCIA LODGE IS SINKING CALTRANS PUTTING OUT CONES / WILL DIRECT TRAFF TO NB LANES

Per CHP this am –

7:32 AM [18] 27-D5 CALTRANS ADVISED TO OPEN RD TEMP FOR LOCALS IN 30 MINS BUT WILL NEED TO SHUT IT DOWN IN AN HOUR TO CLEAN UP SLIDE JNO MM 26
6:59 AM 7 [16] 27-D5 CALTRANS 1097
6:15 AM 6 [12] ALSO NB LANE NEEDS TO BE CLRD JNO MM 23 (ED NOTE: MM23 IS LUCIA)
6:12 AM 5 [11] 27-D5 / REQ CALTRANS FOR SLIDE 1125 ENTIRE RD JNO MM 26 (ED NOTE: MM26 IS GAMBOA POINT)

Also, on Highway 152 At Poleline, is closed until approximately 2/10/17 due to mudslide pushing K rail into road on the Santa Cruz County side.

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CPOA Annual Meeting and Election of Officers

•February 4, 2017 • 2 Comments

Hello Everyone,

The CPOA Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday February 23, 2017, at the Big Sur Grange starting at 5:30PM.

Invitations have been extended to newly elected Congressman Jimmy Panetta; State Senator Bill Monning; newly elected Assembly Member Anna Caballero and District 5 Supervisor Mary Adams; and Los Padres National Forest District Ranger Tim Short .

Updates on current issues including recovery efforts being made after the Soberanes Fire and subsequent rains, California Coastal Trail and the Big Sur Land Use Plan among others will be presented.

Nominations and elections of CPOA Board Directors will also take place at this meeting. All paid Active and Associate members of CPOA present at the meeting will be able to vote in this election.

We look forward to seeing you at the Grange (weather and roads permitting).

Here is the agenda:

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