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…
▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents
Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on May 28
- A minor injury traffic collision happened at the intersection of Highway 9 and Monaco Lane in San Lorenzo Valley at 5:55 p.m. today. Both lanes were blocked, tow trucks were called, and there were delays because of traffic and access problems. Emergency services responded and managed the situation, with only minor injuries reported.
- There is flooding on southbound Highway 1 near Emeline and Morrissey because of standing water. Caltrans has been notified to put up warning signs about the flooded road. This was reported today.
- 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.
- There is a traffic break and closure on Highway 17 at Mt Hermon/Glen Canyon in Scotts Valley because of utility work. This closure will last until 10:30 a.m. on May 31.
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closures are expected to end at 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of work being done. This is expected to last until 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- 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 on westbound SR-152 at Beck Street in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. The closure will end today at 2:59 p.m.
- A car hit a fence at 130 Rancho Rio Ave. in San Lorenzo Valley at 9:20 p.m. today. The road was not blocked.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- Roadwork is taking place on Alameda Ave., Berkeley Way, Fern St., Riverside Rd, and Larkspur St. in San Lorenzo Valley as part of the 2026 Pavement Management Project. Crews from KIM Corporation will have partial and full road closures at different spots from May 18 through today.
- Road work 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 in different areas along Irwin Way from May 18 through today.
- Main St. will be completely closed at 9460 Central Ave. in Ben Lomond from May 29 to May 30 during work hours while crews replace a pole anchor and span guy.
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