This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 9:01 a.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning…
▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents
Road incidents as of 9 a.m. on June 12
- A traffic hazard was reported at the intersection of SR236 and Heartwood Hill in San Lorenzo Valley at 8:53 a.m. today. The hazard is over the northbound lanes, and there are concerns that a large truck could hit it. PG&E and fire services have been notified.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31 at 7:01 a.m.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 19.
- A lane on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville and Pajaro is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 3 at 5:59 a.m.
- There will be alternating lane closures on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closures will continue until April 30 at 6:59 a.m.
- CHP helped Caltrans with maintenance at the intersection of SR152 and Pennsylvania Dr in Watsonville/Pajaro. One lane was closed, and vehicles could not turn left from Pennsylvania onto Main St. This was reported today.
- Lompico Rd at 12320 in San Lorenzo Valley was closed to vehicles on June 11 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. while MGE Underground replaced a crossarm and cutouts.
- CHP responded to manage traffic at 1156 High St. in the Westside / Downtown area this morning.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- Thurber Ln near 4672 Thurber Ln in Santa Cruz will be fully closed for tree trimming and vegetation management by county crews from June 8-12 during work hours, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
- Single lane closures are in place on Soquel Drive between Huntington Drive and Jaunell Road in Aptos from June 11 through today, between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., while County crews trim trees overhead.
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