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Patch Watch: Los Gatos Creek Trail Overpass Graffiti Still There And Growing!
Graffiti on the Los Gatos Creek Trail overpass that crosses Highway 17, also known as the Forbes Mill Footbridge, has been on Patch Watch for more than 1½ months.
It's still there and growing! Graffiti on the Los Gatos Creek Trail overpass has gone uncleaned for a total of 55 days. It was originally spotted and reported in this column on Dec. 19, but now there's more.
You can't miss it as you're driving southbound on Highway 17, after you pass the Highway 9 exit. The original ugly jibberish is scribbled on the left of north side of the bridge with the additional tagging on the right.
LOCATION: Los Gatos Creek Trail overpass, also known as the Forbes Mill Footbridge, that crosses Highway 17.
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PROBLEM: Graffiti has been spray-painted in two spots on the north side of the overpass.
RESPONSIBLE AGENCIES: California Department of Transportation, or [Caltrans].
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CONTACT: Caltrans, 916-654-5266; or Caltrans' public information officer Bernard Walik at bernard_walik@dot.ca.gov, or 510-286-5705. You may also report graffiti around town to the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department's graffiti hotline number, 408-354-6863.
DATE REPORTED: Dec. 19 first time, revisited Feb. 11
DAYS ON WATCH: 55, or more than 1½ months.
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