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 23
- There was flooding and a road collapse at Capitola Rd and 38th Ave. in the Eastside / Live Oak area, creating dangerous conditions. This was reported today.
- 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.
- Highway 9 at the San Lorenzo River and Kings Creek bridges in Santa Cruz County will have one-way reversing traffic control during the day and night from Monday to Friday in the week of Oct. 26 because of ongoing bridge replacement work.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
- Overnight lane closures will take place on southbound Highway 17 in Scotts Valley for tree trimming starting Monday night, Oct. 26, and continuing through Wednesday night, Oct. 28. The closures will be intermittent during the overnight hours.
- A black Chevrolet Silverado and a gray Toyota Camry were involved in a collision at the intersection of Highway 1 and Dimeo Ln near Bonny Doon and Davenport. Both vehicles were moved to the right-hand shoulder. No injuries were reported. The incident was reported today.
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