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 July 1
- Highway 9 was fully closed at San Lorenzo Ave., between San Lorenzo Bridge and Kings Creek Bridge in San Lorenzo Valley, due to construction with CHP assistance. No vehicles were allowed through during the closure. The incident was reported today.
- Highway 9 is facing closures in both directions at Pool Drive in San Lorenzo Valley because of bridge work. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. tomorrow.
- Tree trimming and construction work caused one-way traffic control and long delays—up to 35 minutes—on Highway 9 between Ben Lomond and Boulder Creek. Traffic was heavier than usual, workers were directing cars, and there was an obstruction in the road. This was reported today near 11570 Highway 9 in San Lorenzo Valley.
- Highway 9 at Cascade Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley has one-way traffic due to ongoing work. This closure will last until August 31 at 7:01 a.m.
- One lane of North Highway 9 at Two Bar Road in San Lorenzo Valley is closed for bridge work. The closure will last until 6:01 a.m. tomorrow.
- 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 westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville and Pajaro is closed for asphalt paving. The closure will last until 5:59 a.m. on July 3.
- Playa Boulevard will be closed between Palma Avenue and Benito Avenue in La Selva Beach on July 4 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for the annual La Selva Beach 4th of July Parade.
Long-term projects
These have been going on for a while, but are still worth keeping in mind.
- Mill St. between Main St. and Highway 9 in Ben Lomond will be closed on July 4, August 1, September 5, and October 3 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day for special events or activities. Emergency and local driveway access will still be available.
- Pine St. (between Hwy 236 and Harmon St.) and Lomond St. (between Pine St. and Railroad Ave.) in Boulder Creek will be closed for the Boulder Creek 4th of July Parade.
- A section of Coolidge Drive between High Street and Hagar Road is closed to northbound traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. starting Monday, June 29 through today, so County crews can do pavement work.
- Soquel Drive between State Park Drive and Trout Gulch Road in Aptos will be closed on July 4 from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for the annual Aptos 4th of July Parade.
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