Date: Thursday, April 2, 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 APRIL 6
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY —Travelers on Highway 9 will encounter daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday thru Friday at multiple locations during the week April 6.
Projects Under Construction
The Highway 9 San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek Bridge Replacement Project is taking place north of Boulder Creek and involves the full replacement of these bridges for the safety of the traveling public.
King's Creek Bridge Replacement / Post Mile 15.41 to 15.55
San Lorenzo River Bridge Replacement / Post Mile 13.58 to 13.69
Traffic control Saturday, April 4 and Monday thru Friday from 7 am to 5 pm
In the coming weeks, a temporary signal will be installed, establishing 24/7 traffic control at these locations.
The Highway 9 Upper Drainage and Erosion Control Improvements Project is improving the operation of key drainage systems along Hwy. 9 and will include culvert replacement, paving, and enhancement of erosion control systems. This work will take place between Brookdale and the junction with upper Hwy. 236.
Between Cascade Ave. and Irwin Way near Brookdale/ Post Mile 11.66
Traffic Control Saturday, April 4 and Monday thru Friday from 9 am to 4 pm
In the coming weeks, a temporary signal will be installed establishing 24/7 traffic control at this location.
The Highway 9 Felton Pedestrian Safety Improvements Project is constructing a sidewalk and bikeable shoulder on the southbound side of Hwy. 9 between the San Lorenzo Valley Schools Complex and downtown Felton.
North of Graham Hill Rd / Post Mile 6.5
8 pm to 5 am
Overnight traffic control for utility relocation work.
Traffic Control for Utility Work and Tree Trimming
April 6 / Post Mile 17.95 to 18.42 from 9 am to 1:30
April 8 / Post Mile 0.9 to 1.15 from 9 am to 3 pm
April 9 and 10 / Post Mile 14.21 to 14.71 from 9 am to 2:30 pm
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/
