Highway 17 lane closures planned for brush removal work this week

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Caltrans to remove vegetation from along Highway 17

Drivers may experience delays through Santa Clara County as crews remove the vegetation.

Work to remove brush, debris and other fire fuel will require closing a lane of southbound state Highway 17 in Santa Clara County Monday through Friday, Caltrans announced.

The work by Cal Fire crews will be done between Bear Creek and Brush Road south of Los Gatos.

Work hours will be 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. weather permitting and signs warning motorists of the closure and possible delays will be posted. The California Highway Patrol will also have someone posted in the area, officials said.

For more details visit www.firesafe17.com and www.dot.ca.gov/d4/projects.