Highway 1 Closed Near Davenport Due to Downed Trees, Wires, Mudslides

A Sig-alert has been issued for state Highway 1 near Davenport in unincorporated Santa Cruz County, according to Caltrans. The roadway has been closed by downed trees and wires as well as mudslides, according to a statement issued on Twitter around 7:30 p.m. The closure is at mile post 35.49, near Swanton Road, according to Cal Fire.

Motorists have been advised to use state Highway 17 as a detour into and out of Santa Cruz, but southbound Highway 17 has also been closed due to a rockslide, according to the California Highway Patrol.

By Bay City News

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