The California Highway Patrol is conducting an Enhanced Enforcement Operation focused on Pedestrian Safety.
Bear Creek Road in Santa Cruz County is down to one lane after the road deteriorated and damaged a water line break.
Overnight lane closures on the highway near Mt. Herndon Road in Scotts Valley should end soon as construction wraps up.
Highway 17 will have full overnight closures in both directions for paving from Granite Creek Road to Mt. Hermon Road.
The issue has been an ongoing community concern due to heavy traffic and lack of infrastructure on Highway 9 in Felton.
BREAKING: Drivers are asked to avoid the area.