Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning…

Map of A map showing the locations of road incidents from today's newsletter

▼︎ new incidents   ▼︎ long-term incidents


Road incidents as of 8 a.m. on May 12

  • South Highway 1 at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville / Pajaro is facing closures for pavement work. The closure is expected to end at 5:59 a.m. today.
     
  • A lane on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 3, ending at 5:59 a.m.
     
  • Alternating lanes are closed on North Highway 1 at State Park Drive in Aptos because of bridge work. The closure is expected to end at 4:59 a.m. on May 15.
     
  • Alternating lanes are closed on South Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola / Soquel because of bridge work. The closure is expected to end at 6:30 a.m. on May 15.
     
  • There is a one-way traffic closure on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of work being done. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
     
  • Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic because of electrical work. The closure will last until 2:01 p.m. on May 14.
     
  • CHP helped Caltrans with maintenance work at 195 Capitola Rd Ext in the Eastside / Live Oak area today. One patrol vehicle was on site.
     

Long-term projects

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

  • A single lane will be closed on 41st Ave. near Safeway in Soquel from Monday night through Thursday morning for emergency sewer repairs. Traffic will be shifted during work hours, and minimal delays are expected.