This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 9:30 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 May 18
- A black SUV went off Highway 1 about 1 mile south of Scott Creek Bridge near Bonny Doon and Davenport, falling about 300 feet down a cliff and landing in water. The vehicle knocked over a call box and could not be recovered right away. Emergency services and the coroner responded to the scene. The incident, reported today, resulted in one death.
- A lane on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville and Pajaro is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 3 at 5:59 a.m.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- Last night, the #2 lane on northbound Highway 1 between Airport and Buena Vista in Watsonville/Pajaro was closed for construction, with a detour set up via Buena Vista. The #1 lane stayed open. This was reported today.
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