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 October 14
- A Chevrolet SUV crashed at 1491 Green Valley Rd in Corralitos / Freedom at 8:40 p.m. today. The driver swerved to avoid something in the road, hit another object, and the airbags went off. Emergency services responded, and another unit was called to 1590 Green Valley Rd. The SUV had moderate damage to the front.
- A vehicle was partially blocking the road with its hazard lights on at 17th Ave. and Merrill St. in Eastside / Live Oak. The vehicle had been there for about 4 hours before CHP responded and requested a tow. The vehicle was later moved to the corner of 17th at Capitola Rd. This was reported today.
- South Highway 1 at Park Avenue in Capitola / Soquel is facing closures for paving work. The closure is expected to end at 7:01 a.m. on Nov. 19.
- Work to improve the Harkins Slough Overcrossing in Watsonville will start Friday, Oct. 16. Flaggers May direct traffic on the overpass as needed, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Signs and concrete barriers will be in place.
- Highway 9 at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley will have alternating lane closures because of bridge work. This will continue until April 30, 2027, at 6:59 a.m.
Disclosure: Traffic incidents are partially generated by artificial intelligence. We are constantly working to improve the accuracy and quality of our AI-generated content. However, there may still be errors or inaccuracies. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact us.

