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Seabright merchants press council to open Murray Street Bridge to two-way traffic

Santa Cruz City Council · January 29, 2026
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Summary

Seabright business owners told the City Council that single-direction bridge traffic and a new 'no turn on red' sign are hurting sales; speakers described drops of around 20% and delivered a petition of 1,173 signatures asking the city to reopen the bridge to two-way traffic and limit summer closures.

Several Seabright business owners and community members told the City Council the temporary traffic configuration at the Murray Street Bridge is harming local businesses and urged officials to prioritize two-way traffic and minimize summer closures.

“Seabright is kind of a little bit out of the way,” said Patrice Boyle, a Seabright business owner. Boyle described flat or declining sales in 2025…

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