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 Mar. 18
- A red Kia sedan and a white/beige Toyota RAV4 collided at the intersection of Salinas Rd and Werner Rd in Watsonville/Pajaro. Initially, it was unclear if there were any injuries, but emergency services were called. Both vehicles were unable to move, and the Toyota RAV4 had a flat tire. Tow services were requested for both cars. The incident was reported today.
- South Highway 1 at Soquel Drive in Eastside/Live Oak has a lane closed for landscape work. The closure will last until 11:59 p.m. on March 31.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- 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 traffic delays from January 16 to May 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
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