Construction
2.8 mi
Construction assistance on SR17 South
Crews are assisting with construction on SR17 South near Pasatiempo Drive. Expect possible delays as work continues in the area.
Santa Cruz, CA Traffic and Road Conditions
Santa Cruz Traffic Map
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Santa Cruz traffic flow and incidents map - how to use it to check live traffic, road conditions, and weather impacts:
A static map with traffic flow is shown first and to start using the interactive map you press the blue Load button above to go live.
Traffic Incidents: Each icon represents a traffic event or incident such as road construction, closure (red circle with a white dash), or accident. In some regions there may also be live traffic camaras to view.
In known extreme weather events or accidents, the map may still show green lines, even if lanes or the entire road are closed.
Tips
- Click or touch the map to move in different directions.
- If you do not see any markers on the map, try zooming in one or two levels using "+" on the top left side. However, they are not always available.
- Click an incident icon on the map to get more information.
FAQs
Q) How often is the map updated?
A) The traffic flow is updated at loadtime and upon movement outside the initial map view, or upon refresh of the page. Any incident markers are checked for updates approximately every 5-10 minutes, but you need to reload the page to load any new updates; the data provided may still be the same status/view as before. Information shown is as only reliable as how it is reported to us.
Q) The roads are backed up or closed, but the map does not show the reason why, what's the deal?A) Municipal traffic monitors or GPS trackers may not be available, could be offline, or reports and alerts are not syndicated to media outside of the area to use on the map. This is especially true for rural areas. You are encouraged to leave a road conditions report to help others.
Q) I see traffic alerts in the box below for the state, but they aren't related to the area I'm in? A) We attempt to display alerts as specific to the area as possible, however in some cases the data we receive will only allow us to provide it by county or even statewide.
Q) Are you an official source of traffic information? A) We are not an official source of traffic or real-time data. We have contracts and licenses to display certain up-to-date information that comes direct from some DOTs in various states, and the traffic flow on the maps is provided by Google, Mapbox or TomTom. However, the data shown here should only be used for light informational and reference purposes and not to make critical decisions. Your safest option on the web is to use your state-run traffic website, or to call the DOT traffic line for your state, local authorities, or the state's 511 number if available.
Santa Cruz Traffic Alerts
Construction
3.3 mi
Construction Work on Sr1 N Near Park
Northbound and southbound lanes on SR1 near Park are affected by ongoing construction. Expect possible delays as crews are on-site.
Collision
8.2 mi
Vehicle off roadway on SB SR1 near Scaroni Rd
A light-colored sedan is facing west and about 15 feet off the roadway in a ditch on southbound SR1, just south of Scaroni Rd. No injuries have been reported, and a tow is on the way.
Collision
22.5 mi
Minor collision on US101 N near Cochrane Rd
A minor collision involving two vehicles has occurred on northbound US101 just north of Cochrane Road. One vehicle, a gray sedan, is reported to be smoking on the shoulder.
Collision
25.4 mi
Collision on I280 North
A collision involving two gray sedans has caused debris in all lanes on the northbound I280 near Foothill Expy. Traffic is currently stopped as crews work to clear the scene.
Fire
25.5 mi
Car fire on SB 280 near Foothill
A black 2008 Scion XB is on fire on the right-hand side of southbound 280, just before Foothill Expressway. Fire crews are on the scene to handle the situation.
Construction
26.4 mi
Construction assistance on SR152
Construction activity is ongoing at SR152 and Crg9. Expect possible delays as crews are on-site.
Hazard
37.1 mi
Traffic hazard on US101 North
All lanes are open on the northbound US101 near Marsh Rd, but there was a white Tesla reported blocking lane 2 earlier. Traffic has resumed normal flow.
Construction
38.5 mi
Construction assistance at Convention Way
CHP is assisting with construction activities at 355 Convention Way in Redwood City. Expect possible delays in the area.
Don’t Get Caught: Highway 101 Through SF Is Closed (Yes, Again) This Weekend | KQED
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55-Hour Full Closure of State Route 37 Between Vallejo and Sonoma Scheduled Friday, October 23, from 10:00 PM to Monday October 26, 5:00 AM | Caltrans
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SCVNews.com | Oct. 13-17: Overnight Lane Reductions Along I-405 in Sepulveda Pass | 10-13-2026
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Mountain Passes Impacted By Stuck Big Rig Truck, Weather - myMotherLode.com
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Overturned Semi-Truck Closes Lane on Southbound I-5 Near Coalinga - GV Wire
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A major North Bay highway is set to shut down to prepare for El Nino. Here’s when
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Traffic Collision, No Injuries at Highway 101 S and Sunset Ave Offramp | CHP Incidents |
Lost Coast Outpost | Humboldt County News
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Overnight Closures for U.S. Highway 101 Cahuenga Pass Pavement Rehabilitation Project in Los Angeles for Paving Work: Oct. 13 – Oct. 16 | Caltrans
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Update: Weekend Closures on Southbound U.S. 101 Bayshore Freeway (Hospital Curve) October 16-19 | Caltrans
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Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled Nightly on US-101 for Capital Preventive Maintenance Project in Marin County | Caltrans
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California State Official Traffic Resources:
CA DOT | Caltrans QuickMap | CHP Traffic Full Site | CHP Traffic Mobile Site
CA DOT | Caltrans QuickMap | CHP Traffic Full Site | CHP Traffic Mobile Site
sources: Caltrans, CHP, Twitter
Alerts Last Updated: Wed, Oct 14th 01:03:23 AM