VTA proposes new design for Highway 17/9 interchange in Los Gatos
- Posted on September 19, 2026
- By The Mercury News
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In brief
The Valley Transportation Authority is evaluating a comprehensive redesign of the Highway 17 and Highway 9 interchange in Los Gatos to address chronic traffic congestion. The current cloverleaf configuration creates significant bottlenecks, particularly during peak summer travel periods when beachgoers flood the routes. Transportation officials believe modernizing this critical junction will improve traffic flow efficiency and reduce travel times for commuters and recreational travelers alike.
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VTA proposes new design for Highway 17/9 interchange in Los Gatos
Officials suggested rebuilding the interchange between Highway 17 and Highway 9 to reduce the bottleneck effect the existing cloverleaf design has on traffic headed to the beach during hot days.
