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 September 21
- CHP helped with construction on southbound Highway 1 at Park in Capitola/Soquel. The #2 lane was set to close at 9:00 p.m., with the whole road closing from 10:30 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The incident 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.
- One-way traffic control is in place on North SR-236 at Boulder Brook Drive in San Lorenzo Valley for pavement repair. The closure is expected to end at 1:59 p.m. today.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
- A vehicle hit a dead animal that was already in the road at Mount Hermon Rd and Locatelli Ln in Scotts Valley, creating a hazard for other drivers. Some drivers were swerving to avoid the animal, but the person who reported the incident did not have any damage to their vehicle. The incident was reported today.
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