GREENFIELD — Arroyo Seco Road has reopened to the public after major stabilization work, and motorists will see additional repairs occurring over the next month.
The County of Monterey Public Works and its contractor Graniterock were able to clear and stabilize the road after damages from winter storms, and more recently, crews have been able to work in the area to put in some additional safeguards.
Crews have installed protective barriers to an area of the road under a hillside, which had a visible landslide last year, allowing the opening of the road to all traffic.
The landslide area is roughly near the intersection of Arroyo Seco Road and Carmel Valley Road at milepost 4.5. This area has been constantly monitored since the slide was discovered in April 2023, and with the storms earlier this year, debris continues to fall toward the roadway.
The protective barrier was installed to stop the debris and small rocks from falling directly onto the roadway.
“Residents are urged to continue to exercise extreme caution while driving through this area as the landslide continues to be active,” the County stated in a news release April 18.
County staff has been in communication with U.S. Forest staff regarding the progress of the repairs.
Forest staff has also been assessing and performing repairs within the Arroyo Seco Campground. The facility has been closed since the 2023 winter storms damaged sections of Arroyo Seco Road, as well certain areas within the campground.
