This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 3:01 p.m..

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

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

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Road incidents as of 3 p.m. on December 18

  • Wood debris was reported as a traffic hazard on State Route 129 at Carlton Road in the Watsonville/Pajaro area. No vehicle was found at the scene. The incident was reported today.
     
  • One-way traffic control is in place on SR-129 at Rogge Lane in Watsonville and Pajaro because of utility work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on December 20.
     
  • A lane on West SR-129 at the Walker Street railroad crossing in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on December 22.
     
  • A lane is closed on east and west SR-152 at Lincoln St. and Beach St. in Watsonville and Pajaro because of utility work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on December 22.
     
  • A traffic crash happened today at the northbound Highway 1 and Highway 17 connector near Eastside/Live Oak. No one was hurt, and the vehicles were moved to the right shoulder, making traffic a bit tight. The incident was cleared by CHP at 2:47 p.m.
     
  • A traffic collision happened at the intersection of Soquel Dr and Paul Sweet Rd in the Eastside / Live Oak area today at 2:14 p.m. Emergency services and tow trucks responded, and the road was cleared by 2:58 p.m.
     
  • A lane on North Highway 9 at Fern Street in the Westside / Downtown area is closed for utility work. The closure is expected to end at 2:30 p.m. on December 22.
     
  • Southbound Highway 17 at Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley is facing closures for emergency work. The closure is expected to last until 5:59 a.m. on December 20.
     
  • A lane on northbound Highway 17 at W Vine Hill Road in Scotts Valley is closed for tree work. The closure is expected to end at 4:01 a.m. today.
     
  • There is a one-way traffic closure on southbound Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1, 2026.
     

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