CARMEL >> Drivers through Carmel along Highway 1 should take note that there will be lane closures next week as Caltrans crews conduct tree work.

From Monday through Thursday workers will remove, trim and place fire strip controls, requiring lane closures to perform the tasks, according to Caltrans.

Travelers can expect to encounter a moving closure in the No. 1 left lane on southbound Highway 1 between Mesa Drive and Atherton Drive on Monday and Tuesday.

Then on Wednesday, travelers will encounter the moving closure in the No. 1 left lane of southbound Highway 1 near South Carmel Hills Drive.

On Thursday, travelers will encounter a closure of the No. 2 right lane on northbound Highway 1 near South Carmel Hills Drive.

Message and directional signs will be in place to alert drivers in advance of these lane closures and travelers can expect delays of up to five minutes.

Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District 5 Social Media platforms: Twitter at: @CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5.