Crime & Safety

Downed Tree Blocks Lanes on Northbound Hwy 17 in Los Gatos

A toppled tree was blocking traffic on northbound state Highway 17 in Los Gatos this afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.

The tree came down in the roadway near Blossom Hill Road around noon.

A Sig-alert was issued at 12:19 p.m., according to the CHP.

The downed tree was initially blocking two lanes.

As of 1 p.m., one lane had reopened.

No cars were hit by the tree, according to the CHP.

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