Olive Mill underpass on February 5, 2024 (Photo by Amy Katz)
Cars with golden headlights on a muddy and rainy Highway 101 under the Olive Mill Rd. overpass, in Montecito on February 5th at dusk — just South of Santa Barbara.
Olive Mill underpass on February 5, 2024 (Photo by Amy Katz)Olive Mill underpass on February 5, 2024 (Photo by Amy Katz)
This same area was under massive amounts of sludge and debris in 2018 because of the Montecito mudflow, which killed 23 people; Cal Trans has continued Highway improvements ever since.
During this storm there has been some hydroplaning of vehicles, but the safety measures in place this time kept the active roadways relatively clear and open.
Olive Mill underpass in January 2018 following the deadly 1/9 Debris Flow (Photo by Amy Katz)Olive Mill underpass in January 2018 following the deadly 1/9 Debris Flow (Photo by Amy Katz)Olive Mill underpass in January 2018 following the deadly 1/9 Debris Flow (Photo by Amy Katz)Olive Mill underpass in January 2018 following the deadly 1/9 Debris Flow (Photo by Amy Katz)Olive Mill underpass in January 2018 following the deadly 1/9 Debris Flow (Photo by Amy Katz)Olive Mill underpass in January 2018 following the deadly 1/9 Debris Flow (Photo by Amy Katz)
Photos available for commercial licensing via Zuma Press or by contacting Amy directly at www.photojournalist.us
Amy Katz is a edhat contributor and photojournalist. All of her photos are available for commercial licensing via Zuma Press or by contacting Amy directly at www.photojournalist.us
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