Update Friday:
According to the California Highway Patrol, Orcutt Garey Road re-opened Friday evening.
As of 6:30 p.m., the road is back open between Dominion Road and Foxen Canyon Road.
Update 9:46 p.m.:
The California Highway Patrol said Orcutt Garey Road will be closed overnight between Dominion Road and Foxen Canyon Road.
The Santa Barbara County Fire Department said the road closure is due to a small oil leak from an oil lease.
SBCFD said the leak has been contained and cleanup operations are underway.
The department is asking drivers to find an alternate route.
🚧 Road Closure Update: The closure on Orcutt Garey Road at Dominion Road is due to a small oil leak from an oil lease. The leak has been contained, and cleanup operations are actively underway. The road will remain closed until further notice. Motorists are advised to utilize… pic.twitter.com/xOP7ro3fjE
— Santa Barbara County Fire Department (@SBCFireInfo) March 12, 2026
Original article:
Parts of Orcutt Garey Road are closed off this morning in Santa Maria as officers investigate a suspicious spill.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a thick petroleum-like substance surfaced across lanes from Dominion Road and Foxen Canyon Road.
County crews are now assessing the situation, and roads have been closed off as a result. Travelers are advised to avoid the area until further details are shared.
