Southbound Hwy 101 in Monterey Co. Closed Due to Flooding

Southbound Highway 101 north of Chualar is closed due to flooding, officials confirm.

The Monterey County Office of Emergency Services said on Twitter that flooding prompted the closure of Esperanza and Chualar Roads Wednesday afternoon.

Southbound Highway 101 north of Chualar is closed for flooding ear Esperanza and Chualar Roads.

If you approach a flooded road, path, or walkway follow this rule: Turn Around, Don’t Drown.Driving through flooded roadways can be deadly. #FloodSafety pic.twitter.com/1Q3i11soW4
— Monterey County Office of Emergency Services (@MontereyCoOES) December 4, 2019

Caltrans District 5 advises to avoid travel in the area as major traffic delays are expected.

SigAlert: spot flooding due to storm runoff from nearby ag land along #Hwy101 in both directions south of #Salinas so use caution, expect major traffic delays & avoid travel in area if possible. Our work crews are on scene with equipment pumping water from lanes. @CHP_Monterey
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) December 4, 2019

According to the National Weather Service, a flood advisory has been issued for the Gonzales area in Monterey County until 5:45 p.m.

Flood Advisory has been issued for the Gonzales area in Monterey County until 5:45 pm PST. Doppler radar indicates heavy rainfall in the advisory area. Note, the flood warning just to the north in Chualar is still in effect until 5 pm PST. #CAwx #CAflood pic.twitter.com/iPWmddye6Q
— NWS Bay Area (@NWSBayArea) December 4, 2019

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