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 Apr. 15
- There was a construction-related incident on Highway 1 Southbound at Mar Monte in Aptos. The California Highway Patrol assisted with the situation. This was reported today.
- A hit and run incident happened at 967 Salinas Rd in Watsonville/Pajaro. It was first reported as having injuries but was later updated to no injuries. The vehicle involved was driveable and last seen heading towards Warned Rd. The incident was reported today.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- A single lane is closed on Sims Road and La Madrona Drive, from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive, due to a pipeline project by SCWD and SVWD. The closure is in effect daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with traffic control measures in place. The project is expected to continue until February 2026.
- Richmond Drive at Portola Drive and 24th Avenue is experiencing road closures due to the Rodeo pump station capacity upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures in this area, weather permitting. Construction took place from April 12-13 between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. each day.
- Green Valley Road, from Holohan Road to Mesa Verde Road in Watsonville/Pajaro, will have single lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. The work is expected to finish by April 30th, weather permitting. Expect delays or find another route.
- A single lane on Soquel Drive, from Cotton Lane to Porter Street, is closed for the Soquel Village Emergency Sewer Project. The closure is in effect from March 25 to May 9, with work happening on weeknights only from 7:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
- 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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