This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 9:32 p.m..

Here’s what’s happening on the roads this evening…

Map of A map showing the locations of road incidents from today's newsletter

▼︎ new incidents   ▼︎ long-term incidents

Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on June 24

  • A vehicle stalled at the intersection of Saint Francis Dr and Paone Dr in San Lorenzo Valley, creating a traffic hazard. The incident was reported at 8:39 p.m., but the vehicle had been stalled for 10-15 minutes before that. An open manhole added to the danger, and cones were placed to warn drivers. The situation was monitored to prevent further accidents.
     
  • There is a one-way traffic closure on North/South Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley due to drainage work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on June 30.
     
  • A lane on South Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for utility work at Postmile 13.6. The closure is expected to end at 1:01 p.m. tomorrow.
     
  • There is a one-way traffic closure on North/South SR-236 at Big Basin State Park due to utility work. The closure is expected to end today at 4:01 p.m.
     
  • Two vehicles are stalled on the right shoulder at a blind curve in a dangerous area on Highway 1 Northbound at the Highway 17 Northbound Connector in Eastside / Live Oak. The incident was reported today.
     
  • The southbound lanes of Highway 17 in the Eastside/Live Oak area are facing closures for drainage work. The closure will last until July 2 at 7:01 a.m.
     
  • Alternating lanes on North Highway 1 at the High St. Pedestrian Crossing in Westside/Downtown are closed due to electrical work. The closure will end tomorrow at 5:59 a.m.
     
  • There was a traffic incident today on Highway 1 Northbound at Mar Monte in Aptos. The California Highway Patrol assisted with a construction-related issue.
     
  • A lane on North Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed for shoulder work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. on June 30.
     
  • East SR-129 at Locust Street in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for landscape work. The closure will end at 3:01 p.m. on June 25.
     
  • West SR-129 at Main Street in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed for landscape work. The closure will end at 3:01 p.m. on June 25.
     
  • A lane on East SR-152 at Holm Road in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for landscape work. The closure will end at 3:01 p.m. tomorrow.
     
  • A lane on West SR-152 at Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville is closed for landscape work. The closure will end at 3:01 p.m. tomorrow.
     
  • Highway 1 near Coast Road in Bonny Doon and Davenport is under a one-way traffic closure because of shoulder work. This will last until 5:01 p.m. today.
     
  • Alternating lanes on South Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola/Soquel are closed for sign work. The closure is expected to end at 5:01 a.m. on June 27.
     
  • The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadwork. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
     
  • The northbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until the early morning of June 27, ending at 4:59 a.m.
     
  • The northbound lane of Highway 17 at W Vine Hill Road in Scotts Valley is closed for electrical work. The closure will end today at 7:59 a.m.
     
  • The southbound lane of Highway 17 at W Vine Hill Road in Scotts Valley is closed for electrical work. The closure will end today at 5:59 a.m.
     

Long-term projects

These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.

  • A single lane on Sims Road is closed today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place to manage vehicles between Brook Knoll Road and 600 La Madrona Drive.
     
  • Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue in Eastside/Live Oak will have traffic delays and lane closures today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. due to the Rodeo pump station capacity upgrade project. Construction on April 12-13 will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
     

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