Tag Archives: Highway 1

Don’t toss flaming cigarette butts out car windows

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: In this high fire danger period, is it illegal for a driver to toss a lit cigarette out the window? I observed a spark trail from a cigarette tossed out of a black mini SUV with … Continue reading →

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Traffic cameras being installed on Hwy 1; Wharf to Wharf foot race closes Hwy 1 ramp

Posted on July 24, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Traffic camera installations begin Monday night along a six mile stretch of Highway from Freedom Boulevard in Aptos to Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz. Caltrans is paying Bear Electrical Solutions, of Alviso, $366,000 to install the traffic cameras. The project begins … Continue reading →

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Drainage project closes the Fishhook at night this week

Posted on July 8, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Caltrans is paying Graniterock Construction of Watsonville $200,000 to make drainage improvements at the Fishhook. Beginning this week, crews will work from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. on southbound Highway 1 between the Emeline Street overcrossing and Carbonera Creek Bridge near the … Continue reading →

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Piggy back crash caught on camera

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Ramona Turner

I drove by this crash yesterday morning on Highway 85 near the DeAnza exit in Cupertino. I imagine the driver of the Corvette was distracted and did not notice traffic up ahead had stopped. Can you imagine being the driver of … Continue reading →

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Survey work for drainage project begins Tuesday near Fishhook

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Survey work related to an upcoming drainage project will require lane closures in Santa Cruz. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, surveyors will be working in the left lane of southbound Highway 1 and the right — or slow … Continue reading →

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Transportation, communications projects keep motorists on their toes on Hwys 1, 17

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Ramona Turner

  Planned bridge work on Highway 1 back on again The on again, off again project to replace bridge joints on the Soquel Creek Bridge in Capitola is back on again. For the next couple of weeks, crews will be … Continue reading →

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No easy solutions to put the brakes on traffic congestion

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Ramona Turner

There are hot spots around the county that frequently draw letters from readers seeking a fix. Traffic congestion on Mission Street is one such topic that is never ending. Today, Street Smarts will address recent letters regarding the congestion in … Continue reading →

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Cost to drive drops, AAA reports

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Ramona Turner

How much does your vehicle cost you to drive it each year? According to findings from AAA, owning and operating a new car in 2014 costs 2.7 percent less that it did last year. “Despite increases in maintenance and registration … Continue reading →

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Hwy 1 barrier work begins tonight, runs through November

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Tonight, Caltrans will embark on an 8 mile barrier project along Highway 1 between Aptos and Santa Cruz. From now through November, RGW Construction of Livermore will be paid $1.7 million to erect a concrete slab and barrier along both directions … Continue reading →

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Hwy 1 closed for funeral procession for fallen first responder

Posted on May 11, 2014 by Ramona Turner

Dear Street Smarts, Q: Could you possibly determine the reason that Highway 1 southbound was closed about noon on Tuesday, April 22? The CHP was blocking the on-ramps at 41st Avenue, Soquel Avenue and possibly more. There were 15-20 CHP … Continue reading →

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