Highway 1 Auxiliary Lane and Bus-on-Shoulder Project Construction Updates
The RTC is currently constructing two phases of the Highway 1 Auxiliary Lanes and Bus-on-Shoulder project. Phase I from 41st Avenue to Soquel Drive, including a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Chanticleer Avenue, began construction in early 2023 and is expected to be completed in 2025. Phase II from Bay Avenue/Porter Street to State Park Drive, including a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing at Mar Vista Drive and a replacement of the Capitola Avenue overcrossing, began construction in early 2024 and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Construction updates, including any road or highway closures or other activities that may impact traffic, will be posted weekly.
Phase 1: 41st Avenue to Soquel Drive
No major closures at this time.
Phase 2: Bay/Porter to State Park Drive
Bay Ave./Porter St. Onramp to Southbound Hwy. 1 in Capitola Closed
Starting Sept. 29
Starting Sunday Sept. 29, travelers will encounter a closure of the Bay Ave./Porter St. onramp to southbound Highway 1 in Capitola. This ramp closure will allow crews to reconstruct the pavement elevation to accommodate the permanent bus-on-shoulder feature.
A detour is available. Message and directional signs are in place to alert travelers in advance of the ramp closure and to guide travelers through the detour.
Travelers on Porter St. will be directed to Bay Ave. and to Park Ave. where they will be able to take the southbound Hwy. 1 onramp at Park Ave. Travelers on Bay Ave. will continue on Bay Ave./Porter St. to Soquel Dr. until they reach Park Ave. and rejoin southbound Hwy. 1 at the Park Ave. onramp.
This ramp closure will allow crews to partially excavate the existing onramp, correct the slope to accommodate the bus-on-shoulder feature, widen the mainline shoulder, as well as install drainage inlets, and complete electrical work and striping.
Capitola Avenue Overcrossing Long-Term Closure
The Capitola Avenue overcrossing at Highway 1 closed on March 11, 2024, to all vehicle, bicycle and pedestrian traffic and will remain closed for approximately 14 months. A detour is in place.
Other Closures
No major closures at this time.
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