CENTRAL COAST – The AIDS/Life Cycle Bicycle Ride will move through Santa Cruz, Monterey, San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara Counties next week. The cyclists will use the state highway system during the daytime hours between 6:30 am and 7 pm in the following locations: Sunday, June 2, the riders ...
Archives for May 2019
Emergency guardrail repair on S/B Highway 17
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY - There is an emergency closure of the #1 (left) lane of southbound Highway 17 at Sims Rd. due to guardrail repair. Significant delays of 20 minutes are expected. Motorists are advised to take alternate routes. Estimated time of opening is 2 pm. More details are available at ...
Emergency closure of N/B Hwy 1 at Bay Street, Tuesday 9am-5pm
SANTA CRUZ – An emergency electrical project to replace a damaged signal pole due to a recent traffic accident will require the northbound lanes of Highway 1 at Bay Street in Santa Cruz to be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, May 21 from 9 am to 5 pm, Caltrans officials have announced. All traffic ...
Highway 1 operational improvements begin June 2
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – A project to resurface Highway 1 from the North Aptos Undercrossing to the Junction with State Route 9 will begin on Sunday, June 2. This project will include upgrades to Americans With Disabilities Ramps (ADA) bridge rail replacement at the Fish Hook and Ocean St. bridges, ...
Safe Driving Tips for Wet Roads
Put a little rain on the road after a dry spell and things will get slippery. Oil and grease build up on dry road and adding rain to the mix makes for slippery conditions for motorists. This is especially true after new pavement has been installed, like on Highway 17. With rain expected over the ...