This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:30 p.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this evening…

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Road incidents as of 8:30 p.m. on January 30
- South Highway 17 at Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley is facing closures for emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure will last until April 1 at 3:59 p.m.
- South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside / Live Oak is facing closures for K-rail installation. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. on February 2.
- The Soquel Ave. onramp to southbound Highway 1 in Santa Cruz County will be closed overnight starting Sunday, February 1 at 9 p.m. The ramp will reopen at 6 a.m. on Monday, February 2.
- One lane of North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area is closed for shoulder work. The closure will last until February 28 at 3:01 p.m.
- A lane is closed on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville/Pajaro for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 3 at 5:59 a.m.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end at 4:59 p.m. on February 2.
- A lane on West SR-129 at Harvest Drive in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on February 2.
- One-way traffic control is in place on SR-236 at Glen Way in San Lorenzo Valley because of tree work. The closure is expected to end at 2:30 p.m. on February 2.
- There was a traffic incident reported today at Capitola Ave. and Wilder Dr, near Capitola and Soquel.
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.

