# Sea lions block Moss Landing road

> Hundreds of sea lions crowd Moss Landing road, causing traffic delays as authorities try to clear the area.
- Title: Sea lions block Moss Landing road · Sfgate | Shortify
- Summary: Hundreds of sea lions crowd Moss Landing road, causing traffic delays as authorities try to clear the area. Sea lions have been appearing on Moss Landing…
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## Sea lions on Sandholdt Road
Hundreds of sea lions have been appearing on Sandholdt Road in Moss Landing since July.
## Traffic delays reported
Authorities report sea lions spilling onto the roadway, causing traffic delays as crews work to clear the area.
## CHP response
California Highway Patrol uses sirens, barriers and shields to flush sea lions off the road.
## Marine Mammal Center insight
Giancarlo Rulli, an associate director at the Marine Mammal Center, says sea lions are common in the area.
## Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary
The area near the sanctuary offers abundant food and rest spots for sea lions.
## Heat waves impact
Recent heat waves have made concrete warm for sea lions to rest, causing more road congestion.
## Visitor impact
Visitors slow traffic by stopping cars on the bridge to photograph sea lions.
## What happens next
Sea lions will likely move later in the season as food sources shift with warming ocean temperatures.
## Key takeaway

Sea lions have been appearing on Moss Landing road since July, causing traffic delays as authorities work to clear the area.