Patch Watch: Graffiti on Highway 17 Overpass in Los Gatos, Take 2

After being on Patch Watch for five months, we were gratified when readers emailed us last week to tell us that the graffiti on the overpass between the Lark Avenue and Highway 9 exits in Los Gatos had been cleaned up.

However, much to our dismay, we noticed this week that the overpass' median supporting wall has been targeted again.

Prior to the cleanup, you could see the ugly gibberish while driving southbound on Highway 17. There was graffiti on the overpass' west supporting column, the dividing wall in the median, the east side wall and on its outside span.

PROBLEM: Graffiti has been spray-painted again on the overpass' median supporting wall.

RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: California Department of Transportation [Caltrans] and Los Gatos Parks and Public Works Department, which is responsible for maintaining the town's public parks, facilities, and infrastructure.

CONTACT: Caltrans, 916-654-5266; Los Gatos Parks and Public Works Department, 408-399-5770, or email ppw@losgatosca.gov. You may also report graffiti to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department's graffiti hotline number, 408-354-6863.

DATE REPORTED: Jan. 13, 2013

DATE CLEANED UP: June 7, 2013

DAYS ON WATCH: 146