Construction of a major pavement replacement project along Mission Street from Highway 101 to State Street will begin on Monday, July 8.

In addition to repaving the roadway along this corridor, the project will upgrade access ramps; repair sidewalks, curbs and gutters; replace failing traffic signal conduit; and smooth out dips.

Drivers should expect delays, detours, reduced speed zones, and traffic control when driving through the construction area.

Work will continue through September and will include some weekend work to lessen impacts in high-traffic areas.

In addition, concrete construction on Los Olivos Street from Laguna Street to Mission Canyon Road will begin in early August, after Fiesta, and pavement replacement will begin in late September.

This project is funded by SB1 and local Measure C funds. For more information and to subscribe for project updates, visit SantaBarbaraCA.gov/MissionStreetPaving.

— Rachelle Pegg for city of Santa Barbara.