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 July 11

  • A hit and run involving two vehicles happened at the intersection of Highway 9 and Irwin Way in San Lorenzo Valley. An elderly man reported that his vehicle was hit, but no injuries were reported. The incident was reported today.
     
  • South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for road excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
     

Long-term projects

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

  • A single lane on Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, is closed for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place, and the closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until February 2026.
     
  • 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 will also take place on April 12-13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day, weather permitting.