SANTA CRUZ >> Caltrans will perform emergency grinding and paving operations from Monday to Friday on Highway 17 in Santa Cruz County.

• From 7:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, the southbound No. 2 (right) lane of Highway 17 will be closed from Summit Road to Vinehill Road.

• From 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday the southbound No. 2 (right) lane of Highway 17 will be closed from Sims Road to Pasatiempo Drive.

Emergency grind and paving operations are necessary to repair the roadway damaged by the winter storms. Message boards will advise motorists about the work. Motorists can expect delays of up to 30 minutes.

For lane closure information on this project and for traffic updates on other Caltrans projects in Santa Cruz County, call 831-423-0396 or visit dot.ca.gov.