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.
Overnight Single Lane Closures of Hwy. 1 Between 41st and Soquel
For Tuesday Sept. 3, Wednesday Sept. 4, and Thursday Sept. 5, travelers will encounter the closure of a single lane of both north and southbound Hwy. 1 between 41st Ave and Soquel Dr. These lane closures will be in effect between 9 pm and 5:30 am. Travelers can expect delays of up to 10 minutes.
Overnight Ramp and Lane Closures of Hwy. 1 Near Aptos
Beginning Sunday July 28th, a 4-mile pavement rehabilitation project will take place on Highway 1 from 0.9 miles north of the Buena Vista Bridge to the Rio Del Mar Bridge in Aptos. This project will result in a smoother safer drive for the traveling public.
A single lane of northbound Hwy. 1 may be closed overnight Sundays from 9 pm to 5 am, and Monday through Thursday from 7:30 pm to 5 am. A single lane of southbound Hwy. 1 may be closed overnight Sundays from 9:00 pm to 6 am, and Monday through Thursday from 8:30 pm to 6 am.
There may also be intermittent overnight closures of ramps within the construction zone. Northbound Hwy. 1 ramps may close Sundays 9 pm to 5 am, and Monday through Thursday from 7:30 pm to 5 am. Southbound Hwy. 1 ramps may close Sundays 9 pm to 6 am, and Monday through Thursday 8:30 pm to 6 am.
Travelers may expect delays of up to 10 minutes. No ramp or lane closures will be in effect between Friday at 6 am and Sunday at 9 pm.
Other Closures
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.
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