The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department has reopened the closed section of the Maria Ygnacio Bike Path.
Road maintenance crews built a temporary bridge over the path that restores access to a critical connection, the county said.
The section at the U.S. 101 undercrossing (from Calle Real to Lassen Drive) was closed in late February due to storm damage that undermined the path.
“The Maria Ignacio Bike Path is fundamental to how so many of our community members stay connected, active and safe,” said Second District Supervisor Laura Capps. “Thank you to neighbors who voiced your concerns to find a viable solution.
“I’m grateful to the county’s Public Works team for their swift and thoughtful action to restore access to a resource that so many depend on.”
The Public Works Department said it thanks community members for their patience during the work process.
Repair and stabilization work cannot begin until the creek is dry, which could occur in late summer.
Questions about the path closure can be emailed to PWMobility@countyofsb.org. For more information, visit https://www.countyofsb.org/4949/Maria-Ygnacio-Bike-Path.