{"id":422914,"date":"2026-08-03T19:10:15","date_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:10:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/422914\/"},"modified":"2026-08-03T19:10:15","modified_gmt":"2026-08-03T19:10:15","slug":"no-parking-signs-coming-to-californias-iconic-bixby-bridge-on-big-sur-coast-officials-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/422914\/","title":{"rendered":"No parking signs coming to California’s iconic Bixby Bridge on Big Sur coast, officials say"},"content":{"rendered":"

Signs prohibiting parking near the iconic Bixby Bridge on the Central California coast are set to be installed in the coming days, officials announced Monday. <\/p>\n

Monterey County public information officer Nick Pasculli said that signage will be installed along Highway 1 near the bridge ahead of Monterey Car Week, which begins on Friday, Aug. 7. The ban covers a stretch of the highway 900 feet north of the bridge and 700 feet south of the bridge.<\/p>\n

Officials said parking restrictions will be in effect once the signs are fully placed.<\/p>\n

On June 23, the Monterey County Board of Supervisors approved the ordinance by a 4-0 vote<\/a>, banning parking in the area for 12 months.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Officials had originally sought to implement a parking ban before the Memorial Day holiday, but plans were delayed for multiple reasons, including permitting requirements, staffing needs and enforcement planning.<\/p>\n

\"bixby-bridge-2255793108.jpg<\/p>\n

Tourists take photos at Bixby Bridge. The photogenic structure is now accessible from the south after Highway 1 re-opened in both directions on Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026.<\/p>\n

Myung J. Chun \/ Los Angeles Times via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Supporters of the ban said the ordinance was needed to address safety concerns prompted by a rising number of visitors who stop on the side of Highway 1 to take photos of the bridge, creating a hazard. The bridge, which opened in 1932, has become known for its stunning views of the Pacific Ocean and the cliffs of Big Sur.<\/p>\n

According to Visit California, northbound traffic on the highway at Ragged Point has grown more than 900% year-over-year. In January, a stretch of Highway 1 connecting Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties reopened after landslides closed the roadway for nearly three years.<\/p>\n

Officials also said traffic congestion at key Big Sur chokepoints, including Bixby Bridge, reached “unprecedented” levels over spring break.<\/p>\n

While the parking ban is in effect, officials said they would apply for a coastal development permit and explore other options for parking and long-term access to the bridge.<\/p>\n

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