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…
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Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on September 10
- Highway 1 near March Vista Drive in Aptos will be fully closed overnight for construction of a pedestrian bridge. Southbound Highway 1 will be closed on Sept. 20 from 11 p.m. to 6 a.m. Drivers heading south will need to detour at the Park Ave. off-ramp to Soquel Dr.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley has alternating lane closures because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
- On Monday, Sept. 14, there will be a lane switch on Highway 9 at Kings Creek Bridge near Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County, San Lorenzo Valley. Crews are finishing the first phase of the project, which involved closing the southbound lane.
- Chicago Rock Island & Pacific Railroad is now the new freight rail operator for the Watsonville Branch Line in Santa Cruz County, bringing experience, equipment, and a commitment to freight rail service in Watsonville and Pajaro.
- A two-car crash happened at the intersection of Highway 17 South and Fishhook in the Eastside / Live Oak area. Both vehicles spun out. One was a Toyota that ended up on the right-hand shoulder after starting in the fast lane. The other was a dark sedan similar to a Toyota Camry. It’s not known if anyone was hurt. The incident was reported today.
- A car swerved to avoid a deer and went off northbound Highway 1 near Cabrillo College Dr, ending up in a ditch about 10 feet from the road with its left tires stuck in a concrete culvert. Around 30-40 feet of chainlink fence was damaged. No one was hurt. The incident was reported today near Capitola and Soquel.
- A section of chainlink fence fell from Cabrillo College Dr onto the offramp at Highway 1 S near Bay Porter, close to Capitola and Soquel. CHP helped with construction, and the #2 lane was closed for repairs. This was reported today.
- A single car spun out and landed in a ditch near bushes on the right side of Highway 17 South at the Fishhook in Eastside / Live Oak. Smoke was seen coming from the hood and under the car. The driver stayed in the vehicle and was not hurt. A tow truck was called for an Audi. The incident was reported today.
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