This post is updated throughout the day to reflect the latest incidents. It was last updated at 8:30 p.m..
Here’s what’s happening on the roads this evening…

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Road incidents as of 8:30 p.m. on February 18
- A traffic collision happened at 22 Porter Dr in Watsonville / Pajaro at 6:46 p.m. today. A red sedan hit a white pickup truck while the reporting party was parked. The reporting party had leg pain, elbow pain, and hit her face on the steering wheel. Both vehicles had major front-end damage. Emergency services were on the way, and one person was arrested for DUI at 7:47 p.m.
- A large dead dog is blocking the westbound lane at SR129 and Thompson Rd in the Watsonville/Pajaro area. This was reported today.
- A lane is closed on westbound SR-152 at Clifford Drive/Ohlone Parkway in Watsonville/Pajaro for asphalt paving. The closure will last until July 3 at 5:59 a.m.
- There is a one-way traffic closure on South Highway 9 at Lorenzo Avenue in San Lorenzo Valley because of emergency work. The closure is expected to end at 3:59 p.m. on April 1.
- Overnight traffic control will continue on Highway 9 in Felton starting Thursday, Feb. 19. Drivers between Kirby Street and north of Fall Creek Drive will see one-way flagging due to ongoing utility work.
- One lane is closed on North Highway 9 at Encinal Street in the Westside/Downtown area because of shoulder work. The closure will last until 3:01 p.m. on February 28.
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