A closed portion of scenic Highway 1 in Monterey County is expected to reopen by the first quarter next year, Caltrans announced Tuesday.

Highway 1 at Regent's Slide is now expected to allow through traffic by the end of March 2026, although seasonal weather and additional slide activity could further delay the reopening, Caltrans said.

Regent's Slide, about 40 miles south of Carmel on the Big Sur coastline, originated on February 9, 2024, burying a section of the roadway and resulting in the closure of a 6.8-mile segment of Highway 1. The slide, along with a previously cleared slide six miles south , has prevented through travel on the Big Sur coast since January 2023.

The picturesque stretch of Highway 1 has seen frequent slides in recent years , which have affected busines

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