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 August 6
- There was a traffic break on Highway 1 South at Soquel today. The California Highway Patrol helped with the break and closed the #1 lane. A Granite Rock supervisor and CT were at the scene working on a project.
- A traffic collision happened at the Soquel Avenue onramp to Highway 1 South involving a white Toyota Prius and another vehicle. The incident was reported at 8:47 p.m. today. The reporting party’s father was involved in a rear-end collision, but the vehicles were believed to be drivable, and no injuries were reported. A person was detained for DUI at 9:18 p.m.
- Southbound lanes of Highway 1 in Capitola/Soquel are completely facing closures. The closure will continue until August 29 at 6:30 a.m.
- A traffic incident happened today around 9:10 p.m. at the intersection of Alta Via Dr and Prospect Ave. in San Lorenzo Valley. Due to road and weather conditions, vehicles were rerouted, leading to congestion. About 20 vehicles were stuck as traffic was diverted onto a one-lane road. There were concerns about the possibility of more collisions because of the rerouting, and a request was made to close the road or provide traffic control to prevent further incidents.
- A vehicle hit a power pole on Highway 9 at Irwin Way in Boulder Creek, San Lorenzo Valley, causing both northbound and southbound lanes to be closed. A SIG Alert was issued, and the pole is leaning into the northbound lanes. The incident was reported today.
- A vehicle possibly crashed into a pole on Highway 9 at Irwin Way in San Lorenzo Valley, causing the pole to lean over the northbound lane. Both directions of Highway 9 are closed. Emergency services, including fire and towing, are on the scene. Initially, injuries were unknown, but emergency medical services are now on the way. 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 on Sims Road is closed from Brook Knoll Road to 600 La Madrona Drive due to a pipeline project. The closure is in effect daily from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with traffic control measures in place.
- Richmond Drive and Portola Drive at 24th Avenue are experiencing road closures due to the Rodeo pump station capacity upgrade project. Expect traffic delays and lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. today, weather permitting. On April 12-13, construction will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day.
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