This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:36 a.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this morning…
▼︎ new incidents ▼︎ long-term incidents
Road incidents as of 8:30 a.m. on May 27
- There are alternating lane closures on both northbound and southbound Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closures will continue until April 30, 2027 at 6:59 a.m.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures because of road excavation work. The closure will last until August 19.
- There is one-way traffic on Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of ongoing work. This is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on August 31.
- There is a traffic break and closure on Highway 17 at Mt Hermon/Glen Canyon in Scotts Valley because of utility work. This closure will last until 10:30 a.m. on May 31.
- Highway 17 at Granite Creek Road in Scotts Valley has one-way traffic because of bridge work. The closure is expected to end at 6:01 a.m. today.
- Alternating lanes are closed on South Highway 1 at Grant Street in Eastside / Live Oak because of bridge work. The closure is expected to end at 6:01 a.m. today.
- There is one-way traffic on SR-129 at the Salsipueda Creek Bridge between Watsonville and Pajaro because of bridge work. The closure is expected to end at 6:01 a.m. today.
- CHP is helping with construction at Highway 1 North and Airport in Watsonville / Pajaro. The #3 lane will be closed from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. today for construction work.
- A lane on westbound SR-152 at Beck Street in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for curb, gutter, and sidewalk work. The closure will last until 2:59 p.m. tomorrow.
- A lane on eastbound SR-152 at Union Street in Watsonville / Pajaro is closed for utility work. The closure will last until 2:01 p.m. on May 29.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- Roadwork by KIM Corporation is happening on Alameda Ave., Berkeley Way, Fern St., Riverside Rd, and Larkspur St. in San Lorenzo Valley as part of the 2026 Pavement Management Project. There will be partial and full road closures at different spots.
- Roadwork is taking place on Irwin Way in San Lorenzo Valley as part of the 2026 Pavement Management Project. There will be partial and full road closures at different spots on Irwin Way from May 18 through May 28.
- Main St. will be completely closed at 9460 Central Ave. in Ben Lomond from May 29 to May 30 during work hours while crews replace a pole anchor and span guy.
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