This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:31 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 roundup

▼︎ new incidents   ▼︎ long-term incidents

Road incidents as of 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 18

  • There was a construction-related traffic issue at 10395 Soquel Dr in Aptos. The California Highway Patrol assisted with the situation, which was reported in the evening and last updated at 8:30 p.m. today.
     
  • North Highway 1 at State Park Drive in Aptos has alternating lanes closed for a striping operation. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
     
  • The southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Aptos are facing closures for a striping operation. The closure will last until 6:30 a.m. tomorrow.
     
  • A major traffic collision happened today at the intersection of Highway 1 and Struve Road in Watsonville/Pajaro. It involved a big rig and a red truck, resulting in major injuries, including a femur injury. Debris blocked the roadway on both sides. Emergency services, including fire and tow services, were dispatched to clear the scene and assist the injured. The incident was initially reported with unknown injuries but was later updated to a major injury collision.
     
  • Alternating lanes on East SR-129 at Locust Street in Watsonville / Pajaro are closed for landscape work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. tomorrow.
     
  • The alternating lanes on West SR-129 at Main Street in Watsonville / Pajaro are closed for landscape work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. on February 19.
     
  • East SR-152 at Holm Road in Watsonville/Pajaro has alternating lane closures for landscape work. The closure is expected to end at 3:01 p.m. tomorrow.
     
  • A lane on South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive is closed for landscape work. The closure will last until 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
     
  • South Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola/Soquel has alternating lanes closed for a striping operation. The closure will end at 6:30 a.m. tomorrow.
     
  • The northbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are facing closures for a striping operation. The closure will last until 4:59 a.m. tomorrow.
     
  • The north and south lanes of SR-9 near Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley are closed to one-way traffic for slope repair work. This closure will end today at 3:59 p.m.
     
  • There’s a one-way traffic closure on North/South SR-236 at Via Paloma Road in San Lorenzo Valley due to drainage work. The closure is expected to end today at 3:59 p.m.
     

Long-term projects

These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.

  • Green Valley Road in Watsonville, from Holohan Road to Casserly Road, is experiencing single lane closures due to a Multi-Use Trail Improvement Project. These closures occur from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and started on July 15, 2024. The work is expected to be completed by February 28, weather permitting.
     
  • A single lane on Little Basin Rd in San Lorenzo Valley is closed from December 23 to April 25 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. for the construction of two retaining walls, causing traffic delays.
     
  • Little Basin Road near Big Basin Way in San Lorenzo Valley is having storm damage repairs. This is causing single lane closures and delays from January 16 to May 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
     

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