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 July 8
- There was a construction-related incident at the intersection of Highway 1 North and Mar Monte in Aptos. The California Highway Patrol assisted with the situation. This was reported today.
- South Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel is facing closures for road excavation work. The closure will last until 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 is closed today from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a pipeline project. Traffic control is in place to manage vehicles between Brook Knoll Road and 600 La Madrona Drive.
- Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue are experiencing road closures due to the Rodeo pump station capacity upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures, weather permitting. Construction is scheduled from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with specific work on April 12-13 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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