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 July 25

  • A fire was reported at the intersection of Crg12 and Railroad Ave. in Watsonville/Pajaro. The incident was logged by the California Highway Patrol and last updated at 9:30 p.m. today.
     
  • A traffic collision happened at the intersection of Waugh Rd and Elkhorn Rd in Watsonville/Pajaro. There were no injuries, no vehicle description available, and no fluids leaking from the vehicles. The incident was reported today.
     
  • A traffic collision happened today on Highway 1 North near the Airport in Watsonville/Pajaro. It involved a red Toyota sedan, a dark gray Honda sedan, and possibly a gray van. No one was trapped, and there were no fluid leaks. Emergency services were on their way, and efforts were being made to move the vehicles off the road.
     
  • 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 the SCWD and SLVWD 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 at Portola Drive and 24th Avenue is experiencing road closures due to the Rodeo pump station capacity upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures, weather permitting. Construction is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with specific work on April 12-13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
     

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