Quick Take
Friday traffic trouble spots in and around Santa Cruz County.
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 August 14
- Bear Creek Rd in San Lorenzo Valley was closed today after two trees fell onto utility wires, causing a hazard. CAL FIRE and Frontier Communications responded, and the road was blocked off with barriers and signs. The trees were removed, the wires were not damaged, and the road reopened by 5:32 p.m.
- Highway 9 at Riverdale Park in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures in both directions because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end at 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- Defective traffic signals were reported at the intersection of Mount Hermon Rd and Lockhart Gulch Rd in Scotts Valley today. Traffic is open and being managed as a 4-way stop.
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