This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:01 a.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning…
▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents
Road incidents as of 8 a.m. on May 28
- A semi truck overturned and spun out on Highway 1 S at Bay Porter in Capitola / Soquel at 5:26 a.m. today. The truck came to rest facing the wall, with smoke coming from the main cabin and about 20 gallons of fuel possibly spilled. The #2 lane was closed for vehicle recovery, and there was about 20 feet of scrape damage to the K-rail. No injuries were reported.
- There is a traffic break and closure on Highway 17 in both directions at Mt Hermon/Glen Canyon in Scotts Valley because of utility work. This closure is expected to last until 10:30 a.m. on May 31.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures for roadway excavation. 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 due to ongoing work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. This closure will last until April 30 at 6:59 a.m.
- A lane on eastbound SR-152 at Union Street in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for utility work. The closure will last until 2:01 p.m. tomorrow.
- A lane is closed on westbound SR-152 at Beck Street in Watsonville / Pajaro for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. The closure will end at 2:59 p.m. today.
- A vehicle has been parked in the fire lane at Emme St. and Freedom Blvd. in Watsonville / Pajaro since last night, causing a traffic hazard. The incident was reported today.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- Roadwork by KIM Corporation is happening on Alameda Ave., Berkeley Way, Fern St., Riverside Rd, and Larkspur St. in San Lorenzo Valley as part of the 2026 Pavement Management Project. Some roads will have partial or full closures at different spots.
- Roadwork is taking place on Irwin Way in San Lorenzo Valley as part of the 2026 Pavement Management Project. There will be partial and full road closures at different spots on Irwin Way from May 18 through today.
- Main St. at 9460 Central Ave. in Ben Lomond will be completely closed during work hours from May 29 to May 30 while crews replace a pole anchor and span guy.
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