UPDATE #24 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of November 5, crews will continue with daytime grading northbound, as well as excavation for the pavement widening, installation of erosion control measures, bridge columns, and drainage work. There may also be intermittent work in the median between the existing concrete barriers. There are no scheduled lane closures on Highway 1.
Daytime traffic control will be intermittent on Soquel Ave. between Chanticleer Ave. and 17th Ave. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. This will permit crews to continue with construction of the pedestrian overcrossing approach along southbound Soquel Ave.
Lanes have been temporarily shifted to the west on Soquel Ave. and K-rail (concrete barriers) and temporary crash cushions have been placed adjacent to northbound Soquel Ave. Installation of K-rail is necessary for the safety of crews and travelers in the area.
Travelers on Soquel Ave. can expect delays of five minutes as a result of this daytime traffic control.
UPDATE #23 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of October 22, crews will continue with daytime grading northbound, as well as excavation for the pavement widening, installation of erosion control measures, bridge columns, and soundwall and retaining wall construction. There may also be intermittent work in the median between the existing concrete barriers. There are no scheduled lane closures on Highway 1.
Intermittent daytime traffic control will be in place on Soquel Ave. between Chanticleer Ave. and 17th Ave. from 6 am to 5 pm. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. This will permit crews to continue with construction of the pedestrian overcrossing columns on both sides of Soquel Ave. Extended daytime traffic control on Soquel Ave. will be used only to facilitate concrete pours.
Lanes have been temporarily shifted to the west on Soquel Ave. and K-rail (concrete barriers) and temporary crash cushions have been placed adjacent to northbound Soquel Ave. Installation of K-rail is necessary for the safety of crews and travelers in the area.
Travelers on Soquel Ave. can expect delays of five minutes as a result of this daytime traffic control.
UPDATE #22 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of October 15, crews will continue with daytime grading northbound, as well as excavation for the pavement widening, installation of erosion control measures, bridge columns, and soundwall and retaining wall construction. There may also be intermittent work in the median between the existing concrete barriers There are no scheduled lane closures on Highway 1.
Intermittent daytime traffic control will be in place on Soquel Ave. between Chanticleer Ave. and 17th Ave. from 6 am to 5 pm. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. This will permit crews to continue with construction of the pedestrian overcrossing columns on both sides of Soquel Ave. Extended daytime traffic control on Soquel Ave. will be used only to facilitate concrete pours.
Lanes have been temporarily shifted to the west on Soquel Ave. and K-rail (concrete barriers) and temporary crash cushions have been placed adjacent to northbound Soquel Ave. Installation of K-rail is necessary for the safety of crews and travelers in the area.
Travelers on Soquel Ave. can expect delays of five minutes as a result of this daytime traffic control.
UPDATE #21 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of October 8, crews will continue with daytime grading northbound, as well as excavation for the pavement widening, electrical work, bridge columns, and soundwall and retaining wall construction. There may also be intermittent work in the median between the existing concrete barriers There are no scheduled lane closures on Highway 1.
Intermittent daytime traffic control will be in place on Soquel Ave. between Chanticleer Ave. and 17th Ave. from 6 am to 5 pm. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. This will permit crews to continue with construction of the pedestrian overcrossing columns on both sides of Soquel Ave. Extended daytime traffic control on Soquel Ave. will be used only to facilitate concrete pours.
Lanes have been temporarily shifted to the west on Soquel Ave. and K-rail (concrete barriers) and temporary crash cushions have been placed adjacent to northbound Soquel Ave. Installation of K-rail is necessary for the safety of crews and travelers in the area.
Travelers on Soquel Ave. can expect delays of five minutes as a result of this daytime traffic control.
UPDATE #20 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of October 1, crews will continue with daytime grading northbound, as well as excavation for the pavement widening, electrical work, bridge columns, and retaining wall construction. Clearing and grubbing will begin southbound behind the k-rail on the outside shoulder. There are no scheduled highway lane closures.
Daytime traffic control continues to be in effect on Soquel Ave. between Chanticleer Ave. and 17th Ave. from 6 am to 5 pm. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. This will permit crews to continue with construction of the pedestrian overcrossing columns on both sides of Soquel Ave. Extended daytime traffic control on Soquel Ave. will be used only to facilitate concrete pours.
Lanes have been temporarily shifted to the west on Soquel Ave. and K-rail (concrete barriers) and temporary crash cushions have been placed adjacent to northbound Soquel Ave. Installation of K-rail is necessary for the safety of crews and travelers in the area.
Travelers on Soquel Ave. can expect delays of five minutes as a result of this daytime traffic control.
UPDATE #19 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of September 24, crews will continue with daytime grading northbound, as well as electrical work, bridge columns, and retaining wall construction. There are no scheduled highway lane closures.
Starting Monday September 24 daytime traffic control will be in effect on Soquel Ave. between Chanticleer Ave. and 17th Ave. from 6 am to 5 pm. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. This will permit crews to drill and pour concrete for the 78” diameter foundation pile of the pedestrian overcrossing on the northbound side of Soquel Ave. Extended daytime traffic control on Soquel Ave. is necessary for crews to drill and pour concrete in a single shift.
Lanes have been temporarily shifted to the west on Soquel Ave. and K-rail (concrete barriers) and temporary crash cushions have been placed adjacent to northbound Soquel Ave. Installation of K-rail is necessary for the safety of crews and travelers in the area.
Travelers on Soquel Ave. can expect delays of five minutes as a result of this daytime traffic control.
UPDATE #18 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of September 18, crews will continue with daytime grading northbound, as well as electrical work and retaining wall construction. There are no scheduled highway lane closures.
Starting Monday September 18, daytime traffic control will be in effect on Soquel Ave. between Chanticleer Ave. and 17th Ave. from 6 am to 5 pm. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. This will permit crews to drill and pour concrete for the 78” diameter foundation pile of the pedestrian overcrossing on each side of Soquel Ave. Extended daytime traffic control on Soquel Ave. is necessary for crews to drill and pour concrete in a single shift.
Starting Wednesday September 20, lanes will temporarily shift to the west on Soquel Ave. and K-rail (concrete barriers) and temporary crash cushions will be placed adjacent to northbound Soquel Ave. Installation of K-rail is necessary for the safety of crews and travelers in the area.
UPDATE #17 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For Sunday September 10, the #2 (right) lane of southbound Hwy. 1 will be closed between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue from 9 pm until 6 am. This overnight lane closure will permit crews to install K-rail (concrete barriers) and a temporary electrical pole. Travelers can expect a delay of up to five minutes.
Starting Tuesday September 12, daytime traffic control will be in effect on Soquel Ave. between Chanticleer Ave. and 17th Ave. from 6 am to 5 pm. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. This will permit crews to drill and pour concrete for the 78” diameter foundation pile of the pedestrian overcrossing on each side of Soquel Ave. Extended daytime traffic control on Soquel Ave. is necessary for crews to drill and pour concrete in a single shift.
Starting Wednesday September 20, lanes will temporarily shift to the west on Soquel Ave. and K-rail (concrete barriers) and temporary crash cushions will be placed adjacent to northbound Soquel Ave. Installation of K-rail is necessary for the safety of crews and travelers in the area.
Travelers on Soquel Ave. can expect delays of five minutes as a result of this daytime traffic control.
UPDATE #16 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
Starting Tuesday September 5, daytime traffic control will be in effect on Soquel Ave. between Chanticleer Ave. and 17th Ave. from 6 am to 5 pm. One lane of traffic will remain open in each direction. This will permit crews to drill and pour concrete for the 78” diameter foundation pile of the pedestrian overcrossing on each side of Soquel Ave. Extended daytime traffic control on Soquel Ave. is necessary for crews to drill and pour concrete in a single shift.
Starting the week of Monday September 11, lanes will temporarily shift to the west on Soquel Ave. and K-rail (concrete barriers) and temporary crash cushions will be placed adjacent to northbound Soquel Ave. Installation of K-rail is necessary for the safety of crews and travelers in the area.
Travelers on Soquel Ave. can expect delays of five minutes as a result of this daytime traffic control. No work will take place on Labor Day, Monday September 4.
UPDATE #15 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
Construction on a retaining wall will take place behind protective barrier on northbound Hwy. 1 on Saturday, August 19. Travelers will not encounter any lane closures as
a result of this weekend work.
During the upcoming week of August 20, work will continue with daytime grading, electrical work, retaining wall construction, soundwall block installation, drainage work, and construction of the bridge abutments at each end of the overcrossing. There are no scheduled lane closures.
UPDATE #14 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of August 6, crews will continue with daytime grading, as well as electrical work, retaining wall construction, concrete lagging installation, drainage work, and construction of the bridge abutments at each end of the overcrossing. There are no scheduled lane closures.
UPDATE #13 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of July 30, crews will continue with daytime retaining wall construction, as well as electrical work, concrete lagging installation, drainage work, and construction of the bridge abutment along the northbound side of the highway. There are no scheduled lane closures.
UPDATE #12 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of July 23, crews will continue with daytime grading, as well as electrical work, concrete lagging installation, drainage work, and construction of the bridge abutments at each end of the overcrossing. There are no scheduled lane closures.
UPDATE #11 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of July 16, crews will continue with daytime grading, as well as foundation drilling, and drainage work behind K-rail, and there are no scheduled lane closures.
UPDATE #10 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of July 9, there will be a full overnight closure of southbound Highway 1 between Soquel Dr. and 41st Ave. on Wednesday July 12, from 10 pm to 5:30 am.
This full closure will allow crews to safely remove an overhead sign which extends over both southbound lanes just before the 41st Ave. offramp.
Travelers on southbound Highway 1 will be able to access a detour via Soquel Ave.
Message and directional signs will be in place to assist travelers.
Travelers can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
During this closure, the northbound #2 (right) lane will also be closed.
For other days of work this week, crews will continue with daytime grading, as well as foundation drilling, and drainage work behind K-rail.
UPDATE #9 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of July 2, crews will continue with daytime grading, as well as foundation drilling, and drainage work behind K-rail. In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, no work will take place from Saturday July 1 through Tuesday July 4.
UPDATE #8 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of June 25, crews will continue with daytime grading, as well as foundation drilling, and drainage work behind K-rail. In observance of the Fourth of July holiday, no work will take place from Saturday July 1 through Tuesday July 4.
UPDATE #7 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of June 18, travelers overnight on southbound Highway 1 between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue will encounter alternating lane closures from 9 pm to 6 am, on either June 18 or June 19. Crews will work overnight to complete installation of concrete barriers known as K-rail.
Daytime construction will continue on northbound Hwy. 1 next week behind this K-rail. Crews will work to clear shrubs and stumps and install reinforced concrete piles which will serve as supports for the future bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue. Crews will also start work on two of the three retaining walls that will allow for widening the roadway. This construction will take place Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm. On days when crews pour concrete, work will start at 6 am and may go past 4 pm.
UPDATE #6 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of June 12, travelers headed northbound on Highway 1 between 41st Avenue and Soquel Drive will encounter alternating lane closures during the overnight hours from Sunday June 12 through Friday morning June 16, from 9 pm to 5 am. Travelers headed southbound will encounter similar closures from 9 pm to 6 am. Overnight work will include re-striping to shift lanes towards the median for installation of concrete barriers known as K-rail.
Daytime construction will continue next week on the reinforced concrete piles which will serve as supports for the future bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue. This construction will take place Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm. On days when crews pour concrete, work will start at 6 am and may go past 4 pm. These piles are located along the outside shoulder of both northbound and southbound Hwy 1 and adjacent to Soquel Ave. Additional daytime work includes clearing shrubs and stumps from the northbound shoulder.
There will be no daytime lane closures in effect including during the graduation ceremonies at UC Santa Cruz slated to take place between June 15 and 18.
UPDATE #5 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Avenue/Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
Lane closures are scheduled during the overnight hours from Sunday, June 4 through Friday morning June 9 from 9 pm to 5 am. Travelers headed southbound will encounter similar closures from 9 pm to 6 am.
Travelers on north and southbound Mission St. in Santa Cruz will encounter an alternating closure of one lane in each direction at Olive St. and Berkshire Ave., from 8 pm to 6 am.
UPDATE #4 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Avenue/Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
Lane closures are scheduled for Sunday through Thursday overnight, with no work scheduled between Friday at 6 am and Sunday at 8 pm. These lane closures will permit crews to perform electrical work in support of replacing flashing lights with pedestrian hybrid beacons, while also installing signs and pavement markings.
Travelers on north and southbound Mission St. in Santa Cruz will encounter an alternating closure of one lane in each direction at Olive St. and Berkshire Ave., from 8 pm to 6 am.
Please note that no lane closures will take place over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
UPDATE #3 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction continues next week on a project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Avenue/Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue.
For the week of Sunday May 21, travelers on Highway 1 will encounter overnight lane closures between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue which are now scheduled to take place Monday May 22, Tuesday May 23, and Wednesday May 24. These lane closures will be in effect in both directions of Highway 1, with northbound lane closures taking place between 9 pm and 5 am, and southbound lane closures taking place between 9 pm and 6 am.
Crews will install concrete barriers, known as K-rail, in the center median of Highway 1 near Chanticleer Ave. After installation of the K-rail, crews will be able to initiate construction of the reinforced concrete piles which will serve as support for the future bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Ave.
Please note that no lane closures will take place over the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
UPDATE#2 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – For the week of Sunday May 14, travelers on Highway 1 will encounter overnight lane closures between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue which are now scheduled to take place Wednesday May 17 and Thursday May 18. These lane closures will be in effect in both directions of Highway 1, with northbound lane closures taking place between 9 pm and 5 am, and southbound lane closures taking place between 9 pm and 6 am.
These intermittent lane closures will allow crews to perform minor paving operations.
In subsequent weeks, crews will install concrete barriers, known as K-rail, in the center median of Highway 1 near Chanticleer Ave. After installation of the K-rail, crews will be able to initiate construction of the reinforced concrete piles which will serve as support for the future bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Ave.
UPDATE #1 – SANTA CRUZ COUNTY – Construction will continue this week on an ambitious project to construct north and southbound auxiliary lanes and bus-on-shoulder improvements on Highway 1 between the 41st Avenue and Soquel Avenue/Drive interchanges and to construct a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue. Travelers on Highway 1 will start to encounter overnight work which will result in lane and ramp closures between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue.
For the week beginning Sunday April 30, there will be no closures on Sunday overnight. Work for Monday (5/1) overnight is also subject to cancellation due to rain in the forecast.
Upcoming overnight closures on Highway 1 between Soquel Drive and 41st Avenue
Sundays
- 10 pm to 5 am / Closure of the northbound #1 (left) lane
- 9 pm to 6 am / Closure of one southbound lane alternating #1 or #2 lane
- 9 pm to 6 am / Closure of Soquel Drive onramp to southbound Hwy. 1
- (With detour via Soquel Drive to 41st Avenue)
Monday thru Thursday
- 9 pm to 5 am / Closure of the northbound #1 (left) lane
- 9 pm to 6 am / Closure of one southbound lane alternating #1 or #2 lane
- 9 pm to 6 am / Closure of Soquel Drive onramp to southbound Hwy. 1
- (With detour via Soquel Drive to 41st Avenue)
Note: there will be no ramp or lane closures from Friday at 6 am until Sunday at 9 pm.
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