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Date: |
Friday, September 11, 2026 |
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District: |
05 – Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties |
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Contact: |
Heidi Crawford or Ashton Harris |
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Phone: |
(805) 549-3461 or (805) 549-3138 |
UPDATE #36
Overnight And Daytime Work Continues on State Route 183/Merritt Street in Castroville
MONTEREY COUNTY – Construction continues, and is working towards completion, on a major rehabilitation of State Route 183 (Merritt Street) in Castroville to enhance multimodal travel. This phase of work will result in constructing new retaining walls, sidewalks, curb and gutters, driveways, ADA curb ramps and roadway work.
Travelers are encouraged to follow directions provided by construction and traffic signs within and around the construction areas and to be alert for highway workers and equipment in this work zone.
Reminder: Drivers must abide by speed limit laws everywhere.
One lane of traffic in each direction will remain open for travelers on SR 183. Installing underground irrigation and utility boxes along the southbound lane and across SR 183 at different locations will continue next week. The placement of concrete for new sidewalks, bulb outs, curb and gutters, and ADA ramps will continue.
Daytime construction activities next week will take place between 7 am to 4 pm from Oak Street to Washington Street to construct bulb outs and parking islands.
Overnight road work with alternating lane closures may also occur from Del Monte Avenue to State Route 1 from 8 pm to 5 am. This work consists of utility relocation to allow for upcoming work. (Note: this work is not Caltrans project work. It is permit work related to the Caltrans project.) Castroville Community Services District is also making some modifications to enhance the water distribution network along SR 183 through the project area.
All businesses remain open and Caltrans appreciates the patience of the business community and the people of Castroville.
A zone for construction workers and two-way traffic will be maintained with minor delays and will include heavy equipment. During some stages of construction, there will be a temporary removal of parking, sidewalk and driveway access. Pedestrian access to local businesses and residences will be provided and maintained by the Contractor. Bicyclists and motorists are encouraged to share the road on SR 183. Travelers can expect delays of up to 15 minutes during peak periods. Plan your travel accordingly.
Message and directional signs will direct travelers in advance of the project area.
About the Project
Through the town of Castroville on Merritt Street, the project will rehabilitate the pavement, address essential bridge maintenance needs, and improve multimodal features, including transit stops, sidewalks, driveways, and ADA compliant curb ramps. The project will also install new Intelligent Transportation System features and improve aesthetics, bicycle network continuity, and pedestrian safety.
Updates for the SR183/Merritt Street Castroville Improvement Project can be found at:
State Route 183 Castroville Improvement Project | Caltrans
The contractor for this $38 million project is Granite Construction, Inc. out of Watsonville, CA. The construction stage of this project is expected to be complete by end of 2026.
For traffic updates on other state highways in Monterey 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
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