This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:32 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 December 5
- An animal was seen running in and out of the lanes at the intersection of Soquel Dr and Cabrillo College Dr in Aptos around 8:16 p.m. today.
- One-way traffic control is in place on North Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. today.
- Overnight ramp and lane closures are scheduled on Highway 1 between Riverside and Larkin Valley Road in Santa Cruz County, near Corralitos and Freedom, from Sunday, December 7, through Friday, December 12, for road striping and maintenance work.
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