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 12

  • A traffic crash happened today at the intersection of Highway 9 and McGaffigan Mill Rd in San Lorenzo Valley. An RV collided with a tree and ended up on its side. The people in the RV left the scene. Emergency services were called, and a tow truck was requested to remove the RV. Highway 9 was closed at Celia to help with the recovery, but traffic at Celia and Highway 9 was not affected.
     
  • There was a construction-related traffic incident on Highway 1 North at Mar Monte in Aptos. Multiple vehicles were involved, and the situation was managed by M1 until 12:30 a.m. The California Highway Patrol assisted with the incident.
     
  • A road closure is reported at the intersection of Mar Vista Dr and Mcgregor Dr in Aptos. The closure extends from Mcgregor to Harriet on Mar Vista. It is expected to reopen in 3-4 hours.
     
  • The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for road excavation. The closure is expected to end at 6:30 a.m. on August 29.
     

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 the SCWD and SLVWD 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 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., weather permitting. On April 12-13, construction will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
     

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