Caltrans Highway 1 updates and closures between Soquel and 41st Ave.

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Caltrans announced Friday that drivers can expect full overnight lane closures from July 21 to July 23 in both directions of Soquel Ave. between 17th and Chanticleer avenues from 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

Detours will direct travelers to 17th Ave., Rodriguez St. and Chanticleer Ave. before returning to Soquel Ave., according to Caltrans.

These lane closures are taking place during the construction project on Highway 1 to improve auxiliary lanes in both directions, bus-on-shoulder progress and a new bicycle and pedestrian overcrossing, according to Caltrans.

Caltrans also said that the crews will be deconstructing the working platform on the new overcrossing to reveal the full finished outline of the bridge.

The full completion of the project is expected by late 2025, according to Caltrans.