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 October 26
- Water from the slough is starting to flood Elkhorn Rd and Waugh Rd in the Watsonville / Pajaro area. The water has reached the dirt barrier, but the road is not completely flooded yet. This was reported today.
- Highway 9 near Boulder Creek will be fully closed overnight at the San Lorenzo River on Monday, today, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Highway 9 was closed between San Lorenzo and Kings Creek Bridge for construction from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Alternate routes were SR236 and Highway 17. This happened near Kings Creek Rd in San Lorenzo Valley and was reported today.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures for paving work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on Nov. 19.
- There will be alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closures will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
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