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 June 5

  • A traffic hazard was reported today in the #1 lane at the intersection of Soquel Ave. and La Fonda Ave. in the Eastside/Live Oak area.
     
  • There was a traffic incident on Highway 17 North at the intersection with Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley. The California Highway Patrol assisted with construction activities from 7:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. This was reported today.
     
  • A traffic hazard was reported today on Highway 1 at the intersection of Larkin Valley Rd, Seascape, and San Andreas in Aptos. The issue is in the northbound lane, and no vehicles are involved.
     
  • A traffic incident occurred on Highway 1 North near Buena Vista in Watsonville. The northbound #1 lane between Buena Vista and Las Vegas was closed due to construction. This was reported today.
     
  • The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for roadwork. 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 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 in Eastside/Live Oak is closed due to the Rodeo pump station capacity upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures on Richmond and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, weather permitting. Special construction hours were scheduled for April 12-13, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
     

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