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…

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Road incidents as of 9:30 p.m. on August 26
- A deer was hit and killed on the road between both lanes at 494 Corralitos Rd, near Corralitos and Freedom. The car that hit the deer is still at the scene and is missing its right-side bumper. This was reported today.
- South Highway 1 at Route 129 in Watsonville / Pajaro is facing closures for grinding and paving work. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- There is one-way traffic on SR-129 at Union Street in Watsonville and Pajaro because of roadwork. This closure will last until 5:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- Alternating lanes are closed on South Highway 1 at Bay Avenue in Capitola / Soquel because of shoulder work. The closure is expected to end at 6:30 a.m. on Aug. 31.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to work being done. This closure will last until 7:01 a.m. on Aug. 31.
- Alternating lanes are closed on Highway 9 at Riverdale Park in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closure is expected to end at 6:59 a.m. on April 30, 2027.
- A lane on north and south SR-236 at Laurel Street in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for tree work. The closure is expected to end at 2:30 p.m. today.
- There is one-way traffic on SR-236 at Pine Street in San Lorenzo Valley because of vegetation control work. This closure will last until Aug. 31 at 2:01 p.m.
- CHP helped with construction at Highway 1 North and Park in Capitola/Soquel. Units Z50 and Z61 shared a patrol vehicle until 6:00 a.m. The incident was reported today.
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