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…

▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents
Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on Mar. 17
- A traffic hazard involving a tree was reported on Highway 9 near the Unnamed Castle Rock Non-system Route in San Lorenzo Valley. The incident was first reported at 8:54 p.m. and updated at 9:29 p.m. today.
- A lane on South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive is closed for landscape work. The closure will last until 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
- A traffic collision happened on Highway 17 North at Vine Hill Road in Scotts Valley at 8:51 p.m. today. A single vehicle blocked both lanes, causing other vehicles to stop. Debris was cleared, and vehicles were directed to pass on the shoulder. Extreme Tow was called to assist.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- A single lane on Little Basin Rd in San Lorenzo Valley is closed from December 23 to April 25, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. This closure is for the construction of two soldier pile retaining walls and will cause traffic delays.
- Little Basin Road near Big Basin Way in San Lorenzo Valley will have traffic delays due to lane closures for storm damage repair. The closures are scheduled from January 16 to May 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
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