Date: Friday, March 27, 2026
District: 05 - Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, Monterey, San Benito, and Santa Cruz Counties
Contact: Heidi Crawford or Ashton Harris
Phone: (805) 549-3138 or (805) 549-3318
HIGHWAY 9 DAYTIME ONE-WAY REVERSING TRAFFIC CONTROL
SET FOR WEEK OF MARCH 30
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Travelers will encounter daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday thru Friday at multiple locations on Highway 9 during the week of March 30. Note, there will be no traffic control in effect on Tuesday, March 31 for the state holiday.
Between McGaffigan Mill Road and Saratoga Toll Road / Post Mile 18.86 to 18.97
9 am to 4 pm
Drainage System Upgrades
King’s Creek Bridge Replacement / Post Mile 15.41 to 15.55
7 am to 5 pm
San Lorenzo River Bridge Replacement / Post Mile 13.58 to 13.69
7 am to 5 pm
Between Cascade Ave. and Irwin Way / Post Mile 11.66
9 am to 4 pm, Drainage System Upgrades
In the coming weeks, a temporary signal will be installed establishing 24/7 traffic control at this location.
North of Graham Hill Road / Post Mile 6.5 to 7.5
9 am to 2 pm for Utility Tree Trimming
Paradise Park / Post Mile 1.25
9 am to 2 pm for Utility Tree Trimming
Message and directional signs will alert travelers in advance of the areas under traffic control. Please allow for extra time for your travels through the area.
Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans Central Coast District 5 Social Media Platforms: X at @CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram at: Caltrans_D5.
For information about transportation projects transforming communities throughout the state, visit: Build.ca.gov.
Our crews deserve to get home safely too.
Drive slowly and carefully in work zones.
CHP Traffic Incident Information Page: https://cad.chp.ca.gov/
Traveler Information at: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/
