News Briefs (June 26, 2015)

Update fatal hit and run
Pedestrian victim, Dene Shaw, age 59 was pronounced dead at the scene. The collision occurred on Highway 1 at River Street between 12:30 p.m. and 1:00 a.m. on June 10, 2015.
The Santa Cruz Police Department is actively investigating the facts and circumstances of this incident and request that the community be on the lookout for a silver colored vehicle similar to a Toyota Prius. The vehicle may have a broken front windshield and broken windshield wiper. There may also have been front-end damage.
Anyone with information relative to the vehicle described is asked to contact the Investigations Unit at (831) 420-5820.
Caltrans updates construction schedule for Highway 9
According to Caltrans, Highway 9 will be in full closure at Henry Cowell State Park between Felton and Paradise Park Community North of the Santa Cruz as construction continues.
Crews will continue upgrading Highway 9 by constructing a retaining wall and viaduct, as well as modify the drainage systems at four locations along Highway 9. The work began February 9, 2015 and is scheduled to continue until September, 2015 as follows:
Location 1: (Northern Henry Cowell boundary from Felton to the Paradise Park Community.) Full, 24-hour closure for six to eight months, completion is expected by September 25. Delays of 10 to 15 minutes are anticipated for additional travel time due to detour.
No driveways or intersections will be closed at Location 1. There will be access for all residences and businesses.
Locations 2-4: Beginning in June, there will be no full closure, but there will be one-way traffic control.
Location 2: Between Alba Rd. and Western Ave. near Ben Lomond.
Location 3: Near San Lorenzo Avenue near Brookdale.
Location 4: North of McGaffigan Mill.
Traffic at these locations will consist of reversing one-way traffic control for a duration of one month each Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. through 4 p.m. and 10 p.m. through 6 a.m. and Friday 12 midnight to 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 10-15 minute delays are anticipated for the weekday reverse lane closure.
Electronic message signs will alert motorists of this closure. Motorists can use Highway 17 to Mount Hermon Road or Graham Hill Road as a detour or alternate route. The entire project is expected to be complete by the end of September, weather permitting.