Officials informed local media that approximately 1,600 residents and visitors found themselves stranded near Monterey when a portion of the coastal highway collapsed into the sea due to heavy rainfall over the Easter weekend. Images released by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) depict the damaged area on the southbound lane, located just south of Monterey’s Rocky Creek Bridge. To address the situation, Caltrans District 5 announced that convoys of essential travelers would be guided through the affected area of the roadway. This measure aims to ensure safe passage past the eroded section.
