Highway 101 lane closed for rockfall fence project on Cuesta Grade

Kelsey Oliver
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A lane of Highway 101 is closed at the bottom of the Cuesta Grade this week as Caltrans works on a fence to prevent rocks from falling onto the roadway.

The No. 3 right lane will be closed for one mile near Old Stage Coach Road on Highway 101 southbound at the bottom of the Cuesta Grade until Friday.

The third lane will be closed for one mile near Old Stage Coach road on U.S. 101 southbound at the bottom of the Cuesta Grade. A rockfall fence project is underway to prevent rocks from falling on the road, the site seen here July 9, 2024.
The third lane will be closed for one mile near Old Stage Coach road on U.S. 101 southbound at the bottom of the Cuesta Grade. A rockfall fence project is underway to prevent rocks from falling on the road, the site seen here July 9, 2024.

Caltrans will construct a rockfall fence over the hillside just north of San Luis Obispo. Work started Monday and will last through the week, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m.

The third lane will be closed for one mile near Old Stage Coach road on U.S. 101 southbound at the bottom of the Cuesta Grade. A rockfall fence project is underway to prevent rocks from falling on the road, the site seen here July 9, 2024.
The third lane will be closed for one mile near Old Stage Coach road on U.S. 101 southbound at the bottom of the Cuesta Grade. A rockfall fence project is underway to prevent rocks from falling on the road, the site seen here July 9, 2024.

The release advised travelers to drive carefully in the work zone. Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District Five Social media platforms: Twitter at @CaltransD5, Facebook at: facebook.com/CaltransDistrict5/.