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Pitkin’s Curve – The California Department of Transportation is completing a bridge that juts out from the side of the cliffs, leaving the old highway to capture falling rocks.

From:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/03/25/us/california-highway-1-to-open-tunnel-after-decades-of-debate.html?_r=0

Pitkins Curve in a section aptly called Rain Rocks, Caltrans used to regularly shove fallen rocks into the ocean, said David Rasmussen, a Caltrans project manager.
After the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary was created in 1992, Caltrans negotiated new standards, agreeing not to toss rocks and boulders overboard. Instead, drivers trucked them away, a costly effort, Mr. Rasmussen said.
Public meetings were attended by 60 “stakeholders,” Mr. Duffy said, including the Sierra Club, the California Coastal Commission, local restaurants and other businesses, and individuals representing groups concerned with protecting indigenous flowers, condors and sea otters.
Attendees suggested that the state consider a rock shed, which Mr. Duffy likened to an awning, shielding drivers from falling rock.
Contractors are now completing a tightrope of a bridge that swings over the ocean, leaving the old highway to capture falling rocks. Adjacent to it, they are building the inelegantly named Rock Shed.
With a slanting roof, the Rock Shed will allow tumbling rocks to continue their descent into the ocean.
Guided by residents, Caltrans designed an impressive-looking entry with faux keystone and real arches that resemble a Roman aqueduct.



Staining the concrete to look more natural

Looks like they've made good progress since I was there last July...   

[sanjoseduke]

Great pictures Don, Thanks for posting. Wanda and I had a blast, we really enjoyed seeing everyone. One forgets how beautiful it is along HWY 1. We can't wait till the next MITM (meet in the middle).

Duke

[Panhead_Jimmy]

Nice ride!!!  You guys and gals....mostly the gals....are the best. 

Screamin' BMR Jimmy 

[64deville]

Looks like a GREAT ride. Nice to see Harley's, BMW's, and Honda's mingling and nobody is bitchin

[Hotrod50]

Beautiful pictures.  I really want to ride Hwy 1 some day.  Now the big question, are all Californians really that crazy?  Now you can't push rocks into the ocean?

[Lil-Bit]

Great pics Don!!!   Had a fabulous time with Everybody     Thank you Don & Carole for hanging out with us with a ride up Highway 1 & lunch in Carmel 

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A few from our cameras: The view of Ane we know the best.

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The Sunset we had.

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Chris and Ane

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Again

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CVO Harley Girlz

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Danny, Sherry, and Andy

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Don and Carol