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Caltrans maintenance crews will be grinding and paving the on- and off-ramps along Highways 156 and 101 near San Juan Bautista for four days, starting Monday, Oct. 12, Caltrans officials have announced.

Work hours will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day and roadwork will be as follows:

Monday, Oct. 12 and Tuesday, Oct. 13: Closure of off ramp at Hwy. 101 northbound to Hwy. 156. Traffic will be detoured to Hwy. 129, or Rocks Road.

Wednesday, Oct. 14 and Thursday, Oct. 15: Closure of the on ramp from Hwy. 156 to Hwy. 101 southbound. Traffic will be detoured to Hwy. 129.

Electronic message signs will be posted in advance to alert motorists of this work, which is being done by our Hollister maintenance crew. The CHP will also be present to assist with traffic control. Roadwork is necessary for the preservation of the road and safety of the travelling public. It is scheduled to be completed on Thursday, Oct. 15.

Caltrans reminds motorists to move over slow down when driving through highway work zones.

For traffic updates on Caltrans projects in San Benito County, residents can call the District 5 toll free number at 1-831-372-0862 or can click here.