Caltrans crews will begin work across Santa Barbara County along Highways 101, 135 and 217 as part of two safety-focused projects.
Overnight work is already underway on Highway 101 and Highway 217 for bridge deck maintenance and surface repairs. Construction will continue weeknights from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. in Goleta, Gaviota, Orcutt and Santa Maria for the next three months.
Meanwhile, a driver safety enhancement project is taking place on the 101, 217 and 135. Crews will be working overnight, restriping off-ramps and installing wrong-way indicators until July 18. As a result, travelers will encounter off-ramp closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m., or from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
Ramp closure schedule:
July 14 -15, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Northbound/Southbound US 101 at Garden Street
- Southbound US 101 at Carrillo Street
July 15 - 16, from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Southbound US 101 at State Street near Highway 154
- Southbound US 101 at Patterson Avenue
July 16 - July 17, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Northbound/Southbound US 101 at Santa Rosa Road
- Northbound/Southbound US 101 at Clark Avenue
July 17 - July 18, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
- Southbound US 101 at Stowell Road
- Southbound US 101 at State Route 166
July 17 - July 18, 7 p.m. to 6 a.m
- State Route 135 at Foster Road (striping only, roadway remains open)