This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 9:31 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 May 29

  • A hit and run crash with injuries happened at Soquel Dr and Porter St. in Capitola / Soquel today. A male driver was seen driving erratically and weaving through traffic before fleeing the scene. Witnesses have photos of the suspect’s vehicle. The incident was first reported as a hit and run with no injuries, but it was later updated to include injuries.
     
  • A blue Toyota truck and a red Nissan Altima were involved in a crash at 2599-2643 Freedom Blvd. in Corralitos / Freedom. Both vehicles ended up on the right shoulder. The red Nissan Altima could not be driven and was facing the wrong way in the southbound lane. No injuries were reported. The incident was reported today.
     
  • South Highway 1 is facing closures at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel because of road excavation. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 19.
     
  • Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This closure will last until April 30, 2027 at 6:59 a.m.
     
  • Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
     
  • There is a traffic break closure on Highway 17 at Mt Hermon/Glen Canyon in Scotts Valley because of utility work. The closure will last until 10:30 a.m. on May 31.
     
  • A lane on eastbound SR-152 at Union Street in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for utility work. The closure will end today at 2:01 p.m.
     

Long-term projects

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

  • Main St. will be completely closed at 9460 Central Ave. in Ben Lomond, San Lorenzo Valley, from today to May 30 during work hours while crews replace a pole anchor and span guy.
     

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