SANTA CRUZ – A project to resurface and widen the shoulders of Highway 1/17 continues with a daytime closure on northbound Highway 1, between the Fishhook and River Street on Monday, March 28, Caltrans officials have announced. Roadwork consists of a lane closure of the #2 (right) lane and work ...
Distracted Driving on the Rise
Until sometime in the early 2000s, the U.S. had fewer traffic fatalities per mile traveled than most developed countries. That’s changed. If we’re measuring by road traffic deaths per 100,000 people, the U.S. is currently ranked 17th out of 29 high-income nations for which data is available. By road ...
Traffic Safety PSA Contest
Educate and inspire teens to stay safe while driving, cycling or walking in Santa Cruz County! The Community Traffic Safety Coalition (CTSC) is sponsoring a video contest for teens to create a video public service announcement (PSA) about traffic safety. Have fun, be creative, and read the ...
Full closure of Highway 9 south of Highlands Park this Friday 2/12
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY– Crews will be closing and paving a 1 ¼ -mile section along Highway 9 from south of Highlands Park to Scenic Way near Ben Lomond, Caltrans officials have announced. Roadwork at this location will consist of the full closure of Hwy. 9, for one day on Friday, Feb. 12 from 8 am to ...
Beach hazards statement in effect through Sunday afternoon
The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a beach hazards statement for rip currents and large shore break which is in effect through this evening. The high surf advisory has been cancelled. Timing - Friday through Sunday afternoon. Location - Entire coastline from Sonoma County ...
