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Highway 9 Traffic Advisories Week of April 6

Drivers on Highway 9 should expect daytime one-way reversing traffic control at several locations Monday through Friday, April 6 through 10. Here’s what’s happening and where: Active Construction Projects Bridge Replacements North of Boulder Creek Two bridges are being fully replaced for public safety as part of the Highway 9 San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement Project. Affected… Read More
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Highway 9 Traffic Delays Expected March 30 to Apr 3

Travelers on Highway 9 should plan for delays during the week of March 30, as Caltrans crews will be conducting construction and maintenance work at several locations between north of Boulder Creek to south of Felton on Highway 9. Work zones will operate with daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday, though no delays are expected Tuesday, March 31,… Read More
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Hwy 9 Paving Project Begins 8/19 Between Felton and Ben Lomond

In the Santa Cruz Mountains, a major Highway 9 paving project between Lazy Woods Drive in Felton and California Drive Ben Lomond is set to begin Monday August 19. A total of 2.7 miles will be ground and paved. Initial work focuses on ADA curb ramp construction in Ben Lomond. In a statement, Caltrans confirmed, “The 2.7 mile paving project… Read More
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Alba, Empire Grade, and Jamison Creek Roads Resurfacing Schedules

Emergency route road resurfacing has been scheduled for Alba, Jamison Creek, and Empire Grade Roads throughout August and September. Schedule Alba Road from Empire Grade to Highway 9Monday, August 7 to Friday, August 18, 2023 Empire Grade from McGivern Way to Quarry Bend RoadFriday, August 18 to Thursday, August 24, 2023 Jamison Creek Road from Empire Grade to Highway 236Thursday,… Read More
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Bear Creek Road is Open

Intermittent rain showers Sunday and a breathtaking view from Bear Creek Road overlooking the San Lorenzo Valley between Boulder Creek and Los Gatos. Bear Creek Road is passable between the Santa Cruz Mountains and Silicon Valley with numerous small slipouts to dodge. Observe temporary lights and stop signs in place for one-way traffic control at several major roadbed failures. View… Read More