Highway 9 Daytime One-way Reversing Traffic Control Continues During Week of April 27

Date: Friday, April 24, 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
CONTINUES DURING WEEK OF APRIL 27

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY — Travelers on Highway 9 will encounter daytime one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Friday at multiple locations during the week of April 27.

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 continues Monday, April 27 through Friday, May 1 from 7 am to 5 pm as crews install a temporary signal at these locations. The temporary signals are scheduled for activation on Tuesday April 28 at Kings Creek and Thursday April 30 at San Lorenzo River Bridge providing 24/7 signalized one-way control.

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 continues with daytime and overnight traffic control.

Thursday, April 30, to Friday, May 1:
Overnight traffic control on Hwy. 9 north of Graham Hill Rd, PM 6.4- 6.6, from 8 pm to 6 am for electrical utility relocation work. This schedule is weather dependent.

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.

• Crews will install a temporary traffic signal, which will establish 24/7 traffic control. Signal installation will resume Friday, May 1 to Saturday, May 2 from 7 am to 5 pm at Pacific St. to Irwin Way.
• Crews will remove a temporary barrier system on Monday, April 27 in Boulder Creek between Mcgaffigan Mill Rd. & Saratoga Toll Rd.

*Traffic Control for Utility Work and Tree Trimming from 9 am to 2 pm

• April 27 / Post Mile PM 10.59 to 11.13 and 19.75 to 20
• April 28 / Post Mile PM 11 to 11.75 and 18 to 20
• April 29 / Post Mile PM 11.8 to 12.7 and 17.42 to 17.51 and 19.75 to 20
• April 30 / Post Mile PM 19.75 to 20

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.