Construction is progressing steadily on Project Connect, with visible advancements along Hollister Avenue, particularly at the Hollister Avenue Bridge over San Jose Creek, the city of Goleta reports.

Crews have made significant headway on the south side of the bridge, including the installation of soldier piles and construction of the bridge abutments, the city said.


Throughout the summer, work will continue as teams focus on completing the south side of the bridge and making vital connections along Hollister Avenue.

On Ekwill Street, crews have finished vegetation removal and built a retaining wall. They are now in the process of building the cast-in-place bottomless box culvert.

All construction zones remain closed to the public. For the safety of the public and the safety of our crews, the city asks drivers, cyclists and pedestrians to use extra caution and share the road responsibly when traveling near these areas.

Project Connect is a multi-year project designed to enhance pedestrian access and safety, improve road conditions, and build critical linkage throughout Goleta while increasing stormwater flow capacity in San Jose Creek under Hollister Bridge.

The large-scale construction project includes the Ekwill Street and Fowler Road extensions, Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, two new roundabouts on Hollister Avenue at the Highway 217 interchange, the Hollister Avenue Interim Striping Project, and San Jose Creek flood control capacity improvements.

Project completion is anticipated in 2027 when drivers and pedestrians will have increased east-west access across Old Town Goleta.

For more information or questions, email Connect@CityofGoleta.gov, call 805-690-5116 or visit www.CityofGoleta.org/ProjectConnect.