This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 7:01 a.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning…

▼︎ new incidents
Road incidents as of 7 a.m. on October 9
- 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.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures for paving work. The closure will last until Nov. 19.
- A hit and run involving a burgundy van happened at the intersection of Highway 1 North and Riverside in Watsonville / Pajaro. No one was injured. The incident was reported today.
- A motorcycle hit a deer at the intersection of Quail Hollow Rd and Glen Arbor Rd in San Lorenzo Valley, causing an animal hazard. The incident was reported today.
- CHP helped with construction work at the intersection of Highway 1 South and Bay Porter in Capitola/Soquel. The incident was reported on Oct. 8.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

