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…

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

▼︎ new incidents   ▼︎ long-term incidents

Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on Apr. 8

  • There was a construction-related traffic incident in Aptos, Santa Cruz County, with assistance from the California Highway Patrol. It was reported today.
     
  • There was a construction-related incident on Highway 1 North at the Bay Porter intersection in Capitola/Soquel. The California Highway Patrol assisted with the situation. This was reported today.
     
  • There was a construction-related issue at the intersection of Highway 1 North and Park in Capitola/Soquel. The California Highway Patrol assisted with the situation. This was reported today.
     
  • A traffic collision happened at the intersection of Willow Rd and Sill Rd in Watsonville/Pajaro at 7:46 p.m. today. A vehicle ended up on its side after hitting a pole, and smoke was seen coming from it. An officer was trapped inside but managed to get out. Emergency services, including fire and PG&E, responded to the scene. The traffic signal at Hall and Las Lomas was out, so drivers need to treat it as a four-way stop. PG&E estimated a 90-minute response time to fix the signal, working through the night. Tow services were initially requested but later canceled.
     

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. This closure is for the construction of two retaining walls and will cause traffic delays.
     
  • Little Basin Road near Big Basin Way in San Lorenzo Valley is experiencing single lane closures and traffic delays due to storm damage repair. This will occur from January 16 to May 13, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., weather permitting.
     

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