This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:31 a.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning…

▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents
Road incidents as of 8:30 a.m. on May 29
- There is a traffic break and closure on North and South Highway 17 at Mt Hermon/Glen Canyon in Scotts Valley because of utility work. This closure will last until 10:30 a.m. on May 31.
- 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.
- There was roadway flooding with standing water near Emeline and Morrissey on Highway 1 South in the Eastside / Live Oak area. Caltrans was notified to put up warning signs about the flooded road. This was reported on May 28.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley will have alternating lane closures because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30 at 6:59 a.m.
- A lane on east SR-152 at Union Street in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for utility work. The closure will end today at 2:01 p.m.
- A construction truck is blocking the driveway and sidewalk at 137 Hainline Rd, near Aptos Beach Rd. The truck is not in the street but is completely blocking access. This was reported today.
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 during work hours today and tomorrow while crews replace a pole anchor and span guy.
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