This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:30 p.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this evening…

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Road incidents as of 8:30 p.m. on February 17
- A road closure was reported today at 12:47 p.m. in Santa Cruz County due to flooding on Paulsen Rd near Dias Ln and a tree with wires down at 455 Thurber Ln in Aptos. The incidents were last updated at 8:30 p.m.
- A tree has fallen and is blocking one lane at the intersection of Crest Dr and Crest Ln in Watsonville / Pajaro, causing a traffic hazard. This was reported today.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
- A lane on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville/Pajaro is closed for asphalt paving. The closure is expected to last until July 3, ending at 5:59 a.m.
- The northbound Highway 1 offramp at Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville will be closed on Wednesday, February 18, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for construction work.
- Traffic control on Highway 9 in Felton between Graham Hill Rd. and the San Lorenzo Valley schools complex will continue during the week of February 17. Crews are working on sidewalks, curb ramps, driveways, and retaining walls, with both daytime and overnight traffic control in place.
- One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
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