Highway 101 Paving Project Planned from Santa Barbara to Goleta

Work is expected to begin this summer on 8.5 miles from Milpas Street to just south of Patterson Avenue

By Jim Shivers | Published on 02.24.2010

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A project to repave 8.5 miles of Highway 101 from Milpas Street to just south of Patterson Avenue is expected to begin this summer, Caltrans officials announced Wednesday.

Caltrans will remove the top layer of deteriorated pavement and repave it with asphalt, greatly improving conditions for motorists. The project will result in better visibility in rainy conditions, reduced back splash and tire spray, and a smoother ride for motorists.

“I am very pleased this section of Highway 101 from Santa Barbara to Goleta will be improved for the traveling public,” Caltrans District 5 Director Rich Krumholz said.

The $7 million upgrade will be funded through the Caltrans Maintenance Program. Contractor bids on the project are expected to be opened in May. Construction is expected to begin in early summer.

For traffic updates on other state highway projects in Santa Barbara County, click here or call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805.568.0858.

— Jim Shivers is a public information officer for Caltrans District 5.

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» Concerned Driver on 02.24.10 @ 03:42 PM

The freeway pavement really needs replacement.  This is terrific news.

If CAL TRANS would also repair or replace the illumination on the dozens of freeway exit signs that are dark after dusk, that endeavor would be useful, also.

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» Hope on 02.24.10 @ 05:39 PM

they dont have the same co do it that did it a few yrs ago, what a rip off, they should fix it for free.

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» Earl Meyers on 02.25.10 @ 07:48 AM

Yes it is good it is happening:  but of course it happens during the summer when tourists are coming to town and locals and visitors alike will be inconvenienced not to mention those passing through town on vacation.

There will be an excuse:  money was tied up because of the budget;  we (read: overpaid public servants; turns out we are slaves to them) are furloughed so we can’t get to things in a timely manner.

And don’t forget dear taxpayer you are subsidizing the big rigs blasting through town and tearing up the road in the first place.  The center lane where they drive is the most damaged, you will notice. 

Your lazy government employees in action!!!!!1

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» jesus toast on 02.25.10 @ 12:09 PM

about time….the 101 is through SB is a joke.  I’ve seen better roads in Arkansas.

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» jesus toast on 02.25.10 @ 12:12 PM

Earl, your hate is misdirected. Cal-Trans contracts out for major repave work.  A J Diani is where you might want to vent you hate on, not the Cal-Trans worker, who by the way has about as much say as to where and what he’ll be working on as you do.  Come on man, try to come up with something a little more original than: it’s those overpaid union good for nothings fault.  That’s a dead horse you’re beating there bub.

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» cactus lizard on 02.25.10 @ 05:43 PM

Thanks Cal-Trans, you are only five years late.  What about the Rincon?  It’s just as bad.  Sorry, trucks do pay more than their share of taxes to repair the roads.

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