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…

▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents
Road incidents as of 8:30 p.m. on December 8
- There was a construction-related incident on northbound Highway 1 at Buena Vista in the Watsonville / Pajaro area. CHP assisted with the situation. The incident was reported today.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- Overnight ramp and lane closures on Highway 1 between Riverside and Larkin Valley Road in Santa Cruz County, near Corralitos and Freedom, are scheduled from Sunday, December 7, through Friday, December 12, for road striping and maintenance work.
- The southbound Highway 1 off-ramp at Park Avenue in Santa Cruz County will be closed on Tuesday, December 9, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. so crews can work on building a new soundwall next to the ramp.
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