The Brief
- The Valley Transportation Authority project targets a major bottleneck in Los Gatos, where heavy traffic frequently spills into downtown streets as drivers attempt to bypass delays.
- Zahir Gulzadah, deputy director of the VTA’s highway program, said the current two-lane setup severely restricts capacity during peak travel times.
- If approved and fully funded, construction on the corridor is expected to begin in 2029.
LOS GATOS, Calif. – Transportation officials in Santa Clara County are moving forward with a $178 million proposal aimed at easing persistent traffic congestion along Highway 17, a vital corridor connecting San Jose and Santa Cruz.
The project targets a major bottleneck in Los Gatos, where heavy traffic frequently spills into downtown streets as drivers attempt to bypass delays.
Highway 17 expansion
Why you should care:
Under the proposal, VTA would expand Highway 17 from two to three lanes in each direction between the Lark Avenue exit and State Route 9.…