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 October 7
- A head-on collision between two vehicles happened at 5:15 p.m. today at 186 Lockhart Gulch Rd in Scotts Valley. Emergency medical services responded, both vehicles needed towing, and at least one person was taken for further evaluation. The incident was first reported as a non-injury collision but was later updated to include injuries.
- This morning at 8:04 a.m., Caltrans closed the #2 lane on Highway17 from Glenwood Cutoff to just south of Sugarloaf Road in Scotts Valley because of road or weather conditions. The lane was reopened at 4:52 p.m. today.
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. This closure is expected to last until 3:59 p.m. on December 5.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- Richmond Drive at Portola Drive and 24th Avenue in Twin Lakes is closed because of ongoing project work. The road will stay closed until October 31 due to unexpected issues that are taking more time to fix.
- PG&E has started work to replace a gas main in the Arroyo and Jolon Drive neighborhood off Green Valley Road in Corralitos / Freedom. There is a soft road closure in the area, and construction is expected to continue through November 25.
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