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Heading Back to School August 6? Plan Extra Time on Highway 9 in Felton

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School starts Thursday, August 6 for students in the San Lorenzo Valley — and construction on the Felton Pedestrian Safety Improvement Project will continue on Highway 9 as families return to their morning routines. What to Expect A temporary concrete barrier currently closes one southbound lane of Highway 9 approaching Graham Hill Road/Felton Empire Road. The barrier protects crews working… Read More
Highway 9 Traffic 

Highway 9 One-Way Traffic Control Continues the Week of August 3

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Drivers on Highway 9 should plan for one-way reversing traffic control at several locations Monday through Friday during the week of August 3, 2026 both daytime and overnight. Here’s what’s happening, where, and how long it will last. Bridge Replacements North of Boulder Creek Crews are fully replacing two aging bridges north of Boulder Creek as part of the Highway… Read More
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Newell Creek Pipeline Project Update

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Now through August 6, construction crews will work extended hours, from 8:30am to 4pm, on Graham Hill Road as part of the Santa Cruz Water Department’s Newell Creek Pipeline Replacement Project. The extended schedule coincides with the San Lorenzo Valley School District’s summer break.   Pipeline installation is moving steadily, with crews now averaging 100 feet of pipe installed per workday.… Read More
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Highway 9 Traffic Alert – Week of June 22-26

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Drivers on Highway 9 should expect delays at several locations this week due to ongoing construction. Plan ahead and allow extra travel time. What’s Happening and Where Bridge Replacements – North of Boulder Creek (24/7 Impacts)Two bridges are being fully replaced for safety. Temporary traffic signals are controlling one-lane, alternating traffic around the clock at both locations: Expect delays at… Read More
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Highway 9 Construction Projects to Affect Traffic Through May

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Travelers on Highway 9 in the San Lorenzo Valley should expect daytime one-way reversing traffic control at multiple locations throughout the week of May 11, with some disruptions extending well beyond that. Bridge Replacements North of Boulder Creek The most significant ongoing work is the Highway 9 San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement Project, which involves the full… Read More
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Highway 9 Traffic Advisories Week of April 6

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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

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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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Caltrans to Lower Speed Limits on Highway 9 Through San Lorenzo Valley Communities

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New limits target safety in Ben Lomond, Brookdale, and south Felton areas Drivers on Highway 9 will need to slow down in San Lorenzo Valley communities following a Caltrans announcement this week that speed limits will be reduced along an 11.63-mile stretch of the highway. The affected segment runs from just south of Exit Road in the City of Santa… Read More