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…
▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents
Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on August 8
- A traffic collision happened today at the intersection of Salinas Rd and Lewis Rd in Watsonville/Pajaro, involving a sedan and a semi-truck. Both southbound lanes were blocked, but the semi-truck driver moved the vehicle to the right side. No one went to nearby hospitals, although some people had cuts on their faces. A tow was requested for a small Mazda truck with major front-end damage. Emergency services were on their way.
- A traffic crash happened near San Juan Rd and Tarpey Rd in Watsonville/Pajaro. A white Alfa Romeo went off the road into bushes and flipped while trying to avoid a semi-truck. One person was found unconscious outside the vehicle. The incident was reported at 5:08 p.m. and was closed by CHP at 8:19 p.m. today.
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway 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 is closed on Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, due to a pipeline project by SCWD and SLVWD. The closure is in effect daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with traffic control measures in place.
- Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue will have road closures and traffic delays due to the Rodeo pump station capacity upgrade project. Construction is scheduled for April 12-13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., weather permitting.
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