Here’s what’s happening on the roads this evening…

Map of A map showing the locations of road incidents from today's newsletter

▼︎ new incidents   ▼︎ long-term incidents


Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on June 30

  • A single-car crash happened at Empire Grade and Smith Grade in Bonny Doon/Davenport. The car was found on its side, and there were initial reports suggesting multiple vehicles might be involved. The people in the car had gotten out, and fire services were checking for injuries. Other drivers stopped to help, and emergency services, including fire and auto care, were sent to the scene. The incident was reported today.
     
  • One lane of North/South Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for drainage work. The closure will last until today at 3:59 p.m.
     
  • There was a traffic incident today on Highway 17 at Sims Road in the Eastside/Live Oak area. The California Highway Patrol assisted with maintenance crews, and it was reported at 6:34 p.m.
     
  • The southbound lanes of Highway 17 in the Eastside/Live Oak area are facing closures for drainage work. The closure will continue until 7:01 a.m. on July 2.
     
  • There was a construction-related issue on Highway 1 Northbound at Mar Monte in Aptos, and the California Highway Patrol assisted with it. This was reported today.
     
  • A lane on North Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed for shoulder work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. today.
     
  • The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. This closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
     

Long-term projects

These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.

  • A single lane is closed on Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, due to a pipeline project. The closure is in effect daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with traffic control measures in place.
     
  • Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue will have road closures due to the Rodeo pump station capacity upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures in this area, weather permitting. Construction is scheduled for April 12-13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.