SANTA CRUZ COUNTY– A project to replace the deteriorated drainage system along the southbound lane of Highway 9 from Alba Road to California/Middle Road near Ben Lomond begins on Monday, July 21.
Roadwork consists of a southbound lane closure with one-way reversing traffic control Monday through Thursday from 8:30 am to 3:30 pm and Friday from 8:30 am to 1 pm. Motorists can expect a delay not to exceed 10 minutes. Project is expected to be complete in mid-August.
The contractor for this $120,000 construction project is John Madonna Construction of San Luis Obispo.
Caltrans reminds motorists to move over or slow down when driving through highway work zones.
For lane closure information on this project and for traffic updates on other Caltrans projects in Santa Cruz County, residents can call the District 5 toll free number at 1-831-423-0396 or can visit our website at www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/maint/road/upscr.htm