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Scotts Valley Road Closures Near Around Highway 17 May Affect Commuters
BREAKING: Police ask commuters to plan ahead.
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, CA — Road closures that will take place today through Friday in Scotts Valley and continue next week could impact commuters, police said. The Scotts Valley Police Department, the California Highway Patrol, and Caltrans will be closing some roads today through Friday between 7 a.m. and 10 a.m.
During these hours, the off-ramp of southbound state Highway 17 at Scotts Valley Drive will be closed. The on-ramp of northbound state Highway 17 at Granite Creek Road will also be closed. All traffic will be directed onto northbound highway 17 at Santa's Village Road.
The closures will continue on Tuesday, Feb. 21, through Friday Feb. 24 during the same hours. The gate on Green Hills Road at S. Navarra Drive will continue to be accessible to local residents to use. Anyone who finds the gate to be locked during the next two weeks can notify police at (831) 440-5670.
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By Bay City News
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