The second phase of the Aptos Village improvements is scheduled to begin on Tuesday, June 16.
Anderson Pacific, the contractor for the Santa Cruz County Department of Public Works, will install a traffic signal and ADA-compliant railroad crossing at Aptos Creek Road, new sidewalk, curb, gutter, and drainage and a fiber optic system to coordinate signals from Trout Gulch Road to State Park Drive.
The Railroad Crossing on Aptos Creek Road off of Soquel Drive is about to get an upgrade.
The $2.85 million project is expected to run through Nov. 30.
Soquel Drive from Spreckels Drive to Trout Gulch Road, and Aptos Creek Road at Soquel Drive will be reduced to one lane, two-way traffic with flaggers at times from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., weather permitting. There may be delays of up to 15 minutes.
Steve Wiesner, assistant DPW director, said Rincon Consultants prepared a plan, approved by the Environmental Health Department, for excavation and disposal of any contaminated soil.
He said there will be access to the Aptos Village complex and the post office, with detour information to come.
The improvements project starts with potholing on Soquel Drive and Aptos Creek Road to determine exact locations of underground utilities. Storm drain installation is expected to run July 1 through July 21, and the railroad crossing work is expected to begin near the first of July.
Progressive Rail, Inc. will maintain the new track and electrical systems for the rail crossing.
For project information visit aptosvillageimprovement.blogspot.com.