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Highway 17 Retaining Wall Construction Starts Sunday

Summer is the season for road work in California.

This notice is from the Scotts Valley Chamber of Commerce Facebook page

CALTRANS TO CONSTRUCT RETAINING WALLS ON HIGHWAY 17 SANTA CRUZ COUNTY –A project to construct retaining walls, upgrade guardrail, crash cushion and end treatment on a six-mile section of Hwy. 17 will begin Sunday, June 23 near Scotts Valley at various locations from Santa’s Village Road to the Santa Clara County Line.

Roadwork consists of alternating lane closures in both directions both during the day and at night. 10-15 minute delays expected during lane closures. The project is expected to complete in the fall 2014, weather permitting.


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