Highway 9 in Ben Lomond Reopens Traffic Control Set for Friday Morning

Caltrans maintenance teams and utility crews have cleared a tree and downed wires across Highway 9 in Ben Lomond and the roadway is fully reopened.

On Friday Dec. 17, travelers can expect one-way traffic control on Highway 9 between Upper Glen Arbor Rd. and Scenic Way, from 7:30 am to 12 noon, so that crews can accomplish additional cleanup.

Message and directional signs will be in place to assist travelers in the area.

Travelers can expect a delay of five to 10 minutes.

Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway work zones.

For traffic updates on other state highways in Santa Cruz County, travelers may contact Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-549-3318 or can visit the District 5 website.