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…

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Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on October 27
- Highway 9 at Kings Creek Road in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for construction, and no vehicles can get through, including emergency vehicles. The closure is expected to last until about 6:00 a.m. An alternate route is available via Bear Creek.
- There was a traffic collision with unknown injuries at the intersection of Soquel Dr and State Park in Aptos. Emergency services were notified. The incident was reported today.
- Highway 9 near the south end in Santa Cruz will be fully closed during the day from Monday, Nov. 2 through Friday, Nov. 6. The closure will happen each day from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- The eastbound SR129 overcrossing from Lee Rd in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed until 6:00 a.m. today because of road or weather conditions. Anyone needing access should use Salinas Rd as an alternate route.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures because of paving work. The closure will last until Nov. 19 at 7:01 a.m.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closures will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
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