UPDATE (4:10 p.m.) - Caltrans reports that all lanes of Highway 101 that were closed Saturday due to flooding have reopened to traffic as of Sunday afternoon.
All lanes of northbound US 101 near Goleta have reopened. Southbound lanes opened fully last night. Travelers should drive with necessary caution and be alert for shoulder closures and ponded water and mud. Crews to continue with cleanup and repairs over the next several weeks. pic.twitter.com/o4V2rAKjaD
— Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) (@CaltransD5) January 5, 2026
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UPDATE (Sunday, Jan. 4; 7:43 a.m.) - As of Sunday morning, the #1 northbound lane of Highway 101 is open and both southbound lanes are open through Gaviota.
Caltrans crews remain at the scene continuing to clear the roadway.
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UPDATE (4:40 p.m.) - The southbound #2 lane of Highway 101 is now open, according to the California Highway Patrol.
All northbound lanes remain closed.
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(Saturday, Jan. 3) - Heavy rain caused roadway flooding and debris flows across parts of the Central Coast on Saturday and prompted the closure of a portion of Highway 101.
In the Gaviota area, Highway 101 is closed from Highway 1 to Winchester Canyon Road in Goleta. Drivers are advised to use Highway 154 as an alternate route.
Caltrans crews are working diligently to reopen the freeway. Please see the attached photo showing the debris flow on the roadway. Use alternate routes. Updates to follow. pic.twitter.com/vhhMRoxTHa
— CHP Santa Barbara (@CHP_SantaBarb) January 3, 2026
Other closures include Highway 1 from one mile north of Guadalupe between Oso Flaco Lake Road and Division Street, and in the Orcutt area between Solomon Road and Black Road.
Highway 135 is closed for approximately eight miles, from one mile north of Los Alamos to the intersection with Harris Grade Road.
Rosemary Road is closed from Betteravia Road to Stowell Road in the Santa Maria area.
North San Marcos Road from Cathedral Oaks to Hwy 154 is closed due to mudslides and debris.
East Camino Cielo from Highway 154 to 5029 East Camino Cielo is closed due to a slipout.
Highway 192 is closed in both directions between Mission Canyon Road and Mountain Drive due to a rockslide.
In the City of Santa Barbara, the following intersections are flooded:
- San Andres at Canon Perdido Street
- 00 Calle Cesar Chavez Street
- Shoreline Drive between Castillo and Loma Alta
This comes amid a flash flood warning issued Saturday morning for parts of Santa Barbara County. Read more below:
