Overhead Sign Structure Installation on Highway 1 Project Between 41st and Soquel Continues with Overnight Closures
Construction continues on a project to add north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to aid in construction of a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
The current phase of construction includes the installation of overhead sign structures.
Full Closure of Southbound Highway 1
For Tuesday, Dec. 17, travelers will encounter a full closure of southbound Hwy. 1 from 9 pm to 6 am. Southbound travelers will be directed off at Soquel Dr. and take the detour via Soquel Ave. before rejoining southbound Hwy. 1 at the 41st Ave. onramp. In addition, the southbound onramp to Hwy. 1 at Soquel Dr. will also be closed.
Overnight Lane Closure on Northbound Highway 1
For Wednesday, Dec. 18, travelers will encounter a closure of the #2 (right) lane of northbound Hwy. 1 from 9 pm to 5 am. The onramps at 41st Ave. to northbound Hwy. 1 will also be closed.
Potential Full Closure of Northbound Highway 1
For Thursday, Dec. 19, travelers may encounter either a full closure of northbound Hwy. 1 from 9 pm to 5 am, or a closure of the #2 (right) lane of northbound Hwy. 1 from 9 pm to 5 am. Should a full closure of northbound Hwy. 1 prove necessary, travelers will be directed off at 41st Ave. and follow the detour to reenter northbound Hwy. 1 at the Soquel Dr. onramp. During this overnight work the ramps to northbound at 41st Ave. will be closed.
About the Highway 1 Corridor Project
This project will construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Avenue/Drive interchanges and construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue. The auxiliary lanes will connect the on-ramps with the next off-ramp, thereby extending the weaving and merging distance between the ramps, improving traffic operations, and reducing cut-through traffic diverting to local streets and neighborhoods.
The bicycle/pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue will provide an alternative route for bicyclists and pedestrians currently using the Soquel or 41st interchanges to cross over Highway 1. The overcrossing will be lighted, 12- to 14-feet wide, and will incorporate aesthetic treatments consistent with the visual character of the corridor and the adjacent community.
The contractor for this $29 million project is Granite Construction of Watsonville, CA. This project is expected to be completed in late 2025.
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