Santa Cruz County Traffic & Transportation


Highway congestion maps, updated traffic cameras, and CHP & CalTrans incidents and lane closure reports keep you safe and on time.

Santa Cruz Region Traffic Map

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Traffic Cameras for SR-1

Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : East of Morrissey Blvd
Santa Cruz - SR-1 : East of Morrissey Blvd
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : Emeline Avenue
Santa Cruz - SR-1 : Emeline Avenue
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : Ocean Street
Santa Cruz - SR-1 : Ocean Street
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : 41st Avenue
Santa Cruz - SR-1 : 41st Avenue
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : West of Morrissey Blvd
Santa Cruz - SR-1 : West of Morrissey Blvd
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : Larkin Valley Rd
Watsonville - SR-1 : Larkin Valley Rd
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : North of Mar Monte Ave
Watsonville - SR-1 : North of Mar Monte Ave
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : South of Mar Monte Ave
Watsonville - SR-1 : South of Mar Monte Ave
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : North of Buena Vista Dr
Watsonville - SR-1 : North of Buena Vista Dr
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : Buena Vista Dr
Watsonville - SR-1 : Buena Vista Dr
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : SR-152 Southbound Exit
Watsonville - SR-1 : SR-152 Southbound Exit
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : Green Valley Rd
Watsonville - SR-1 : Green Valley Rd
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : SR-129 Southbound Exit
Watsonville - SR-1 : SR-129 Southbound Exit
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : SR-129 Northbound Exit
Watsonville - SR-1 : SR-129 Northbound Exit
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : State Park Drive
Aptos - SR-1 : State Park Drive
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : Freedom Blvd
Aptos - SR-1 : Freedom Blvd
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : Park Ave
Aptos - SR-1 : Park Ave
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 :  Rio Del Mar Blvd
Aptos - SR-1 : Rio Del Mar Blvd
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 :  Between Park Ave and Bay Ave
Capitola - SR-1 : Between Park Ave and Bay Ave
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : Bay Ave / Porter St
Soquel - SR-1 : Bay Ave / Porter St
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 : 41st Ave Southbound Onramp
Capitola - SR-1 : 41st Ave Southbound Onramp
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1 :  Soquel Ave
Santa Cruz - SR-1 : Soquel Ave
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-1 at SR-1: Chanticleer Ave Ped OC
Santa Cruz - SR-1: Chanticleer Ave Ped OC
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Traffic Cameras for SR-17

Traffic Camera Image from SR-17 at SR-17 : Fishhook
Santa Cruz - SR-17 : Fishhook
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-17 at SR-17 : Laurel Curves
Scotts Valley - SR-17 : Laurel Curves
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-17 at SR-17 : South of Summit Road
Los Gatos - SR-17 : South of Summit Road
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Traffic Camera Image from SR-17 at SR-17 : Old Santa Cruz Highway
Los Gatos - SR-17 : Old Santa Cruz Highway
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Current CHP Incidents

Incidents marked in map view with Google Incident Icon
May 23 2025 5:22PM: 1125-Traffic Hazard
Santa Cruz -- 100 Caudill Rd
May 23 2025 5:02PM: 1125-Traffic Hazard
Monterey -- Fair Way / Salinas Rd   (X)
May 23 2025 4:28PM: 1181-Trfc Collision-Minor Inj
Santa Cruz -- 238 Pioneer Rd
May 23 2025 8:22AM: FIRE-Report of Fire
King City -- Nacimiento Fergusson Rd / Vasquez Blvd   (FHL PRESCRIBED BURN)

Current CalTrans Alerts & Notices

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Lane Closures Today

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Soquel Drive in Live Oak

What: Alternating Lanes • 1, 2, Auxiliary of 3 lanes closed • Paving Operation
When: TODAY to 05/23/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Pavement Work
When: TODAY to 05/23/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Pavement Work
When: TODAY to 05/23/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Route 1 in Santa Cruz and Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Paving Operation
When: TODAY to 05/23/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz and 41st Avenue in Soquel

What: Alternating Lanes • 1, 2, Auxiliary of 3 lanes closed • Paving Operation
When: TODAY to 05/23/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Route 1 in Aptos and Park Avenue in Aptos

What: Full • All of 1 lanes closed • Roadway Excavation
When: TODAY to 08/29/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Route 1 in Aptos and Park Avenue in Aptos

What: Full • All of 1 lanes closed • Roadway Excavation
When: TODAY to 06/27/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Route 1 in Aptos and Park Avenue in Aptos

What: Full • All of 1 lanes closed • Roadway Excavation
When: TODAY to 06/27/2025

Flagman icon SR-9 between Prospect Avenue in Boulder Creek and Lorenzo Avenue in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: TODAY   8:01 AM to 11:59 AM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Arboleda Wy/Highland in Ben Lomond and Scenic Drive in Ben Lomond

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: TODAY   7:01 AM to 11:59 AM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Henry Cowell Redwoods Vista Point in Felton and Glengarry Road in Felton

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Drainage Work
When: TODAY   7:01 AM to 11:59 AM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Henry Cowell Redwoods Vista Point in Felton and Glengarry Road in Felton

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Drainage Work
When: TODAY   7:01 AM to 11:59 AM

Flagman icon SR-9 between El Solyo Heights Drive in Felton and California Dr/Middle Rd in Ben Lomond

What: Lane • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Pavement Work
When: TODAY to 05/23/2025

Flagman icon SR-9 between Lazy Woods Road in Felton and California Dr/Middle Rd in Ben Lomond

What: Lane • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Shoulder Work
When: TODAY to 05/23/2025

Flagman icon SR-236 between Via Paloma Road in Boulder Creek and Watermans Gap in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: TODAY   7:01 AM to 11:59 AM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Pike Rd in Ben Lomond and Irwin Way in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Utility Work
When: TODAY   9:01 AM to 12:01 AM

Upcoming Lane Closures

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Electrical Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 2:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Electrical Work
When: 05/29/2025   9:01 AM to 2:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-1 between Route 1 in Santa Cruz and 41st Avenue in Capitola

What: Full • All of 3 lanes closed • Electrical Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 2:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-1 between Route 1 in Santa Cruz and 41st Avenue in Capitola

What: Full • All of 3 lanes closed • Electrical Work
When: 05/29/2025   9:01 AM to 2:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Soquel Drive in Live Oak

What: Alternating Lanes • 1, 2, Auxiliary of 3 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/27/2025 to 05/28/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Soquel Drive in Live Oak

What: Alternating Lanes • 1, 2, Auxiliary of 3 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/28/2025 to 05/29/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Soquel Drive in Live Oak

What: Alternating Lanes • 1, 2, Auxiliary of 3 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/29/2025 to 05/30/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz and 41st Avenue in Soquel

What: Alternating Lanes • 1, 2, Auxiliary of 2 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/27/2025 to 05/28/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz and 41st Avenue in Soquel

What: Alternating Lanes • 1, 2, Auxiliary of 2 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/28/2025 to 05/29/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz and 41st Avenue in Soquel

What: Alternating Lanes • 1, 2, Auxiliary of 2 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/29/2025 to 05/30/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/27/2025 to 05/28/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/28/2025 to 05/29/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/29/2025 to 05/30/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/27/2025 to 05/28/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/28/2025 to 05/29/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between 41st Avenue in Soquel and Route 1 in Soquel

What: Full • All of 2 lanes closed • Striping Operation
When: 05/29/2025 to 05/30/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville and Rob Roy/Freedom Blvd in Aptos

What: Lane • Median, LMedianShd, 1, 2 of 3 lanes closed • Shoulder Work
When: 05/27/2025 to 05/28/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville and Rob Roy/Freedom Blvd in Aptos

What: Lane • Median, LMedianShd, 1, 2 of 3 lanes closed • Shoulder Work
When: 05/28/2025 to 05/29/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville and Rob Roy/Freedom Blvd in Aptos

What: Lane • Median, LMedianShd, 1, 2 of 3 lanes closed • Shoulder Work
When: 05/29/2025 to 05/30/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Mar Monte Avenue in Watsonville and Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville

What: Lane • Median, LMedianShd, 1, 2 of 3 lanes closed • Shoulder Work
When: 05/27/2025 to 05/28/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Mar Monte Avenue in Watsonville and Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville

What: Lane • Median, LMedianShd, 1, 2 of 3 lanes closed • Shoulder Work
When: 05/28/2025 to 05/29/2025

Flagman icon SR-1 between Mar Monte Avenue in Watsonville and Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville

What: Lane • Median, LMedianShd, 1, 2 of 3 lanes closed • Shoulder Work
When: 05/29/2025 to 05/30/2025

Flagman icon SR-9 between Prospect Avenue in Boulder Creek and Lorenzo Avenue in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: 05/27/2025   8:01 AM to 3:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Prospect Avenue in Boulder Creek and Lorenzo Avenue in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: 05/28/2025   8:01 AM to 3:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Prospect Avenue in Boulder Creek and Lorenzo Avenue in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: 05/29/2025   8:01 AM to 3:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Prospect Avenue in Boulder Creek and Lorenzo Avenue in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: 05/30/2025   8:01 AM to 3:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-129 between Locust Street in Watsonville and Main Street in Watsonville

What: Alternating Lanes • Median, 1, 2 of 2 lanes closed • Landscape Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 3:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-129 between Main Street in Watsonville and Locust Street in Watsonville

What: Alternating Lanes • 1, 2, Median of 2 lanes closed • Landscape Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 3:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-152 between Holm Road in Watsonville and Freedom Blvd in Watsonville

What: Alternating Lanes • Median, 1, 2 of 2 lanes closed • Landscape Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 3:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-152 between Freedom Blvd in Watsonville and Holm Road in Watsonville

What: Alternating Lanes • Median, 1, 2 of 2 lanes closed • Landscape Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 3:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Via Paloma Road in Boulder Creek and Watermans Gap in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: 05/27/2025   8:01 AM to 3:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Via Paloma Road in Boulder Creek and Watermans Gap in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: 05/28/2025   7:01 AM to 3:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Via Paloma Road in Boulder Creek and Watermans Gap in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: 05/29/2025   7:01 AM to 3:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Via Paloma Road in Boulder Creek and Watermans Gap in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Slope Repair
When: 05/30/2025   7:01 AM to 3:59 PM

Flagman icon SR-1 between Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz and Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz

What: Moving • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Bridge Inspection
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 1:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-1 between Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz and Soquel Drive in Santa Cruz

What: Moving • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Bridge Inspection
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 1:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-1 between Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville and Mar Monte Avenue in Watsonville

What: Lane • 3 of 3 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 3:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-1 between Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville and Mar Monte Avenue in Watsonville

What: Lane • 3 of 3 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/29/2025   9:01 AM to 3:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-1 between Buena Vista Drive in Watsonville and Mar Monte Avenue in Watsonville

What: Lane • 3 of 3 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/30/2025   9:01 AM to 3:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Lodge Road in Boulder Creek and Big Basin State Park in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1, 2 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 1:30 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Lodge Road in Boulder Creek and Big Basin State Park in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 2, 1 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/29/2025   9:01 AM to 1:30 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Lodge Road in Boulder Creek and Big Basin State Park in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1, 2 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/30/2025   9:01 AM to 1:30 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Sylvan Avenue in Boulder Creek and Sylvan Avenue in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Utility Work
When: 05/27/2025   9:01 AM to 4:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between California Dr/Middle Rd in Ben Lomond and Irwin Way in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/27/2025   9:01 AM to 2:30 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between California Dr/Middle Rd in Ben Lomond and Irwin Way in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 2:30 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between California Dr/Middle Rd in Ben Lomond and Irwin Way in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/29/2025   9:01 AM to 2:30 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between California Dr/Middle Rd in Ben Lomond and Irwin Way in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/30/2025   9:01 AM to 2:30 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Old County Hwy in Boulder Creek and Greenvale Drive in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/29/2025   9:01 AM to 2:30 PM

Flagman icon SR-9 between Old County Hwy in Boulder Creek and Greenvale Drive in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/30/2025   9:01 AM to 2:30 PM

Flagman icon SR-35 between Bear Creek Road (South) in Los Gatos and 0.28 Miles S/O Bear Creek Rd. (North) in Los Gatos

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/27/2025   9:01 AM to 2:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-35 between Bear Creek Road (South) in Los Gatos and 0.28 Miles S/O Bear Creek Rd. (North) in Los Gatos

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Tree Work
When: 05/28/2025   9:01 AM to 2:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Jamison Creek Road in Boulder Creek and Hilton Dr/Country Villa in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Utility Work
When: 05/30/2025   9:01 AM to 4:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Big Basin State Park in Boulder Creek and Governor's Camp Road in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Utility Work
When: 05/27/2025   8:01 AM to 4:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Big Basin State Park in Boulder Creek and Governor's Camp Road in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Utility Work
When: 05/28/2025   8:01 AM to 4:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Big Basin State Park in Boulder Creek and Governor's Camp Road in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Utility Work
When: 05/29/2025   8:01 AM to 4:01 PM

Flagman icon SR-236 between Big Basin State Park in Boulder Creek and Governor's Camp Road in Boulder Creek

What: One-Way Traffic • 1 of 2 lanes closed • Utility Work
When: 05/30/2025   8:01 AM to 4:01 PM
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