This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 11:01 a.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning…
▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents
Road incidents as of 11 a.m. on June 11
- A large 5-foot wide Comcast communication line fell and blocked both lanes of the road at 1500 Smith Grade in Bonny Doon / Davenport. The road was fully closed while fire and utility crews responded. Comcast estimated it would take 45 minutes to 1 hour to fix the issue. The incident was reported on June 10.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closure is expected to last until 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.
- South Highway 1 is facing closures at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel because of road work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 19.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- A lane on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 3.
- Lane closures are in place on Soquel Drive between Huntington Drive and Jaunell Road in Aptos for county crews to trim trees overhead. The work is expected to finish by June 12.
- CHP helped Caltrans with maintenance work at the intersection of State Route 152 and Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville/Pajaro today.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- Thurber Ln near 4672 Thurber Ln in Santa Cruz will be fully closed for tree trimming and vegetation management from June 8-12 during work hours, 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. County crews are doing the work.
- Mill St. between Main St. and Highway 9 in Ben Lomond will be closed to vehicles from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on 6/6, 7/4, 8/1, 9/5, and 10/3 for the Ben Lomond Village Market event. Traffic control and detour signs will be posted.
- River Rd at 618 in San Lorenzo Valley will be closed to vehicles today from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. while crews repair a connector and replace a broken crossarm.
- Lompico Rd will be closed to vehicles at 12320 Lompico Rd in San Lorenzo Valley today from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. while crews replace a crossarm and cutouts.
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