Source: Caltrans
Caltrans will close the on/off ramps on US Highway 101 in Montecito during the overnight hours for resurfacing in the following locations:
- The US 101 northbound/southbound on-ramps at San Ysidro Road will be closed on Thursday, March 8 from 7 pm until 6 am.
- The US 101 southbound off-ramp at Hot Springs Road will be closed on Thursday, March 8 from 7 pm until 6 am.
- The US 101 northbound off-ramp at Olive Mill Road will be closed on Thursday, March 8 from 7 pm until 6 am.
In addition, motorists will encounter alternating lane closures on southbound US 101 from Sheffield Drive to Hot Springs Road on Thursday, March 8 from 7 pm until 6 am.
These ramp closures and resurfacing are necessary following heavy truck traffic during the response to the mudslide and flooding in the Montecito area.
Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones. For traffic updates in Santa Barbara County, motorists may call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-549-3318 or can visit our website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/