UPDATE, March 17, 10am:
An explosive device found near the intersection of Santa Teresa Boulevard and Day Road on March 16 shut down a section of the heavily travelled corridor for four hours.
According to Gilroy Police, at about 3:40pm, officers were notified of a “suspicious item” located in the middle of Santa Teresa Boulevard, north of Christopher High School. The characteristics of the item lead officers to believe the device was real, according to police, and Santa Teresa Boulevard was closed between Fitzgerald Avenue and Day Road due to the possibility of an explosion.
The Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad confirmed the item was a real explosive device, and they were able to render it safe.
The device appeared to be a large homemade firework, police said, and is being collected as evidence for further testing.
No injuries were reported. The roadway reopened at 7:40pm.
Anyone with information on how this device was left in the middle of the roadway is asked to call 408.846.0350. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call the Tip Line at 408.846.0330.
UPDATE 8pm:
Santa Teresa Boulevard reopened after police said an explosive device found in the roadway was rendered safe by the Santa Clara County bomb squad.
ORIGINAL STORY:
Santa Teresa Boulevard is currently closed in both directions between Day Road and Fitzgerald Avenue due to a “suspicious object” found in the roadway, according to Gilroy Police.
Commuters are advised to plan an alternate route and avoid the area.
Police said more information will be released when it is available.
