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…

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 May 12

  • A red truck and a black BMW sedan collided at the intersection of Tarpey Rd and San Juan Rd in Watsonville/Pajaro. Emergency services are on their way. Both lanes are blocked due to the collision. The incident was reported today.
     
  • A large red truck and an SUV were involved in a head-on collision at the intersection of Crg12 and Mark Ryan Est in Watsonville/Pajaro. Initially reported as a hit and run with no injuries, it was later updated to include injuries. The truck hit a power pole on Corto San Miguel, leaving debris on the road. Emergency services, including fire and PG&E, responded to the scene. The incident was reported today.
     
  • There was a construction-related incident at the intersection of Highway 1 South and Mar Monte in Aptos. The California Highway Patrol assisted with the situation. This was reported today.
     
  • South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
     

Long-term projects

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

  • A single lane on Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, is closed for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place, and the closure is from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. daily until February 2026.
     
  • Richmond Drive at Portola Drive and 24th Avenue is closed due to the Rodeo pump station capacity upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures in the area, depending on the weather. Construction is scheduled for April 12-13, with work happening from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
     
  • Little Basin Road near Big Basin Way in San Lorenzo Valley is having storm damage repairs. This is causing single lane closures and traffic delays from January 16 to May 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
     

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