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 1
- A traffic collision with no injuries happened at the intersection of Kennedy Dr and Sir Francis Ave. in Capitola / Soquel. Both drivers stayed at the scene and asked for help. The incident was reported today.
- CHP helped with a construction project on northbound Highway 1 at Bay Porter in Capitola / Soquel. The work started at 8:00 p.m. and was scheduled to continue until 2:00 a.m. The incident began at 8:19 p.m. today and involved coordination between different units.
- CHP helped with a construction project on southbound Highway 1 at Larkin Valley in Aptos today.
- Northbound Highway 9 at Prospect Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley is down to one-way traffic because of emergency work. This 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.
- 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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