Timeframe: November 12 - December 2, 2023 *3-week update

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Spotlight:  The Santa Claus Lane Bikeway is complete and open (see photos above). In the Padaro segment, the new northbound on-ramp at N Padaro Ln is open. In Summerland, initial irrigation work for upcoming landscaping will begin. The Santa Barbara segment was approved with a unanimous vote by the Santa Barbara Planning Commission on Nov. 2. In Montecito, crews continue grading, removing vegetation, installing temporary safety barriers, and paving in the shoulder areas to prepare for upcoming freeway construction. Please expect night noise. Landscaping continues at the Olive Mill Roundabout. At the San Ysidro Roundabout, please expect stop signs at each leg and flaggers directing traffic as needed as construction continues.

Closures (weather permitting)

Please drive safely through the corridor and remember to Slow for the Cone Zone. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph for safety throughout the construction areas. Two freeway lanes remain open in each direction during daytime hours. Please expect day and night work.

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• Northbound Highway 101

  • Sunday nights, 9:00 pm - 5:00 am, 1 lane: Carpinteria Ave to Olive Mill Rd, on- and off-ramps at Lillie Ave, Ortega Hill Rd, Sheffield Dr, Olive Mill Rd

    • Please note that the northbound off-ramps at San Ysidro and Olive Mill Rds will have consecutive closures periodically. The detour route will be to use Sheffield Dr, which will remain open during closures of the northbound off-ramp at Olive Mill Rd.

  • Monday - Thursday nights, 8:00 pm – 5:00 am, 1 lane: Carpinteria Ave to Olive Mill Rd, on- and off-ramps at Lillie Ave, Ortega Hill Rd, Sheffield Dr, Olive Mill Rd

  • Monday - Thursday days, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, off-ramp at Olive Mill Rd (as needed)

  • Off-ramp at S Padaro Ln, closed until mid-December, drivers can use the northbound off-ramp at Santa Monica Rd

  • Off-ramp at San Ysidro Rd, closed until January 2024 (for roundabout and highway work), drivers can use the northbound off-ramp at Sheffield Dr

  • On-ramp at San Ysidro Rd, closed until early 2025 (for roundabout and highway work), drivers can use the northbound on-ramp at Sheffield Dr

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• Southbound Highway 101

  • Sunday nights, 9:00 pm - 5:00 am, 1 lane: Olive Mill Rd to Carpinteria Ave, on- and off-ramps at Olive Mill Rd, San Ysidro Rd, Posilipo Rd, Sheffield Dr, Evans Ave, Wallace Ave

  • Monday - Thursday nights, 9:00 pm – 7:30 am, 1 lane:  Olive Mill Rd to Carpinteria Ave, on- and off-ramp at Olive Mill Rd, San Ysidro Rd, Posilipo Rd, Sheffield Dr, Evans Ave, Wallace Ave

• S Jameson Ln (between Posilipo Ln and Danielson Rd)

  • Mon - Thurs, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm:  Flaggers will direct traffic to enable fence installation.

 

Please note: consecutive ramps in the same direction will not be closed at the same time (unless where noted) to allow drivers to use a ramp before or after a closure. To view timelines, detours, and maps, please visit www.SBROADS.com and select the project segment. 

Highway 101: Montecito
The Montecito segment is located between Sheffield Dr and Olive Mill Rd. The Highway 101 improvements are underway on the San Ysidro Overcrossing in conjunction with the San Ysidro Roundabout.

• On Hwy 101, crews will clear vegetation, set temporary barriers, excavate, continue drainage improvements in the shoulder areas, and install temporary pavement to prepare for upcoming lane shifts to enable freeway construction. Please expect night noise. 

• There will be periodic flagging on S Jameson Ln between Posilipo Ln and Danielson Rd to enable fence installation. Flagging will take place Mon - Thurs, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm as needed.

• Flaggers will direct traffic on N. Jameson on Sun, Nov. 12, from 12:00 am to 06:00 am.

 

Olive Mill Roundabout

The majority of construction occurs between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm. 

• Crews will continue landscaping and planting installation (see photo above with new olive trees in the center island). New street lighting will also be installed. Please remember to yield at each roundabout entrance.

 

San Ysidro Roundabout
The majority of construction occurs between 7:00 am and 4:30 pm. 

• Work will continue on the roadway and drainage improvements in the northeast corner of the intersection (see photo above). Crews are working on new street lighting, irrigation for landscaping, and planting will begin.

• Utility companies will also continue work in the area and along N Jameson Ln. Please expect flaggers directing traffic as needed for the roundabout project and utility work. Please expect 5-10 minute delays.

 

Highway 101:  Summerland
The Summerland segment is located between Sheffield Drive and North Padaro Lane. 

• Highway 101 

  • Crews will continue work on installing signs, safety barriers, and detail work.

  • Freeway lanes

    • Crews are finishing up work on pavement surfaces and lane striping.

    • Please note that the new carpool lanes will be striped and opened with the completion of the Padaro segment. In the closed lane by the median, crews will install orange safety barrels and signs to denote the closure area.

• Evans Avenue Undercrossing & southbound on-ramp at Wallace Ave

  • Crews will finish detail work on the columns.

  • Southbound on-ramp at Wallace Ave

    • Crews will install chain link fencing.

• Landscaping

  • Landscaping initial work will begin with the focus on irrigation installations. Landscaping will occur throughout the project area.

 

Highway 101:  Padaro
The Padaro segment is located between North Padaro Lane and Santa Claus Lane.

• Highway 101 & ramps

  • Northbound lanes and ramps

    • Crews will continue to install rebar and concrete for Continuously Reinforced Concrete Pavement. Crews will work on new drainage improvements, safety barriers (see photo above), and signs.

    • Northbound on-ramp at N Padaro Ln

      • The new ramp is open.

    • Northbound off-ramp at S Padaro Ln

      • Crews will continue work on pavement surfaces, drainage improvements, and safety barriers.

  • Toro & Arroyo Parida Creek Bridges

    • Crews will continue work on the bridge decks, approach areas, and safety barriers at both bridges. 

• S Padaro Ln Undercrossing

  • For the new bridge, crews will work on the bridge deck, approach areas, and safety barriers.

• N Padaro Interchange

  • Concrete Mix Site: Nov 12, 13, 20, 27 - 29, 8:00 pm to 5:00 am, crews will mix concrete for new northbound lanes in the Padaro segment. By mixing concrete on-site, the project saves an estimated 463,771 truck miles, reduces water use by 400,000 gallons (concrete mixed on-site uses less water), and saves taxpayers between $10-$15 million.

  • Concrete recycling continues by the northbound Highway 101 off-ramp at N. Padaro Ln.

•  Sound walls

  • Northbound by Serena Park

    • Crews will continue rebar installation, safety barrier work, and begin placing block for the new sound walls. 

 

Santa Claus Lane Bikeway
The Santa Claus Lane Bikeway is located between Santa Claus Lane and Carpinteria Avenue between the freeway and railroad tracks.

• The new bikeway is complete and open! Thank you for celebrating this important milestone with us (see photo above).

 

Highway 101:  Santa Barbara
The Santa Barbara segment received unanimous approval from the City of Santa Barbara Planning Commission on Nov 2. The Santa Barbara segment is located between Olive Mill Rd and Sycamore Creek.