MONTEREY, CA, February 26, 2026 – Monterey Regional Airport (MRY) continues to make important progress in its MRY Metamorphosis Safety Enhancement Program. Constructing a new roadway system leading to the replacement passenger terminal includes a roundabout at the airport roadway entrance and will begin on March 2, 2026. Public comments and questions regarding the roundabout project can be sent to montereyairport.com/contact.

The roundabout at the intersection of Olmsted Road and Garden Road is part of the revised roadway circulation for the replacement passenger terminal. The roundabout will be built over an 18-week period in three phases. The project prioritizes the safety of workers and motorists, and aims for minimal impacts to motorists driving to, from, and through MRY and on roadways located adjacent to the airport.

All phases of the work will occur on weekdays between approximately 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.

Phase 1

The first phase, scheduled between March 2 and approximately April 10, will involve underground utility work.

Phase 2

Phase 2, scheduled from approximately April 13 through May 22, involves roadway construction on the east side of Olmsted Road.

Phase 3

The third and final phase of the project, scheduled from approximately May 26 through July 31, will involve roadway construction on the west side of Olmsted Road and Garden Road adjacent to the roundabout.

While the roundabout is being constructed, crews are committed to:

- Keeping traffic lanes open at all times

- Ensuring the roadways’ intersection remains open at all times

- Minimal to no delays for passengers, employees, ground transportation providers, and other airport users, and

-  Ensuring that access to residential and commercial driveways in the vicinity of the project will be maintained at all times. Parking along the first 500 feet of Garden Road west of Olmsted Road will not be permitted.

The public may observe construction vehicles and signage during the project. Flagger personnel will regulate and direct traffic on Highway 68, Olmsted Road, Garden Road, and Fred Kane Drive during all active construction periods.

Motorists are asked to comply with directional information from flaggers, roadway signage, and markings to ensure safety for motorists, and construction personnel safety.

Upon completion of construction, travelers and other airport users will use the roundabout to access the existing passenger terminal and airport parking. When the replacement passenger terminal becomes operational, which is anticipated in early summer 2027, the roundabout will also connect to the new roadway that supports the new facility and adjacent parking facilities.

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