A project to replace the southbound US 101 San Jose Creek Bridge continues this week with a drilling operation starting at 6 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6.
The drilling operation will take place 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays through Saturdays and is expected to be complete by early September.
This phase of construction on the southbound US 101 San Jose Creek Bridge will include drilling and pouring concrete on piles for the bridge abutments.
Travelers headed north/south will continue to detour onto the northbound section of US 101, which includes the recently completed northbound US 101 San Jose Creek Bridge.
Two lanes remain open in each direction during this stage of the project.
This project is expected to be complete in June 2026.
Contractor for the $20 million project is MCM Construction Inc. of North Highlands, California.
Construction is also underway to replace the San Jose Creek Bridge on State Route 217. Travelers should be aware of bicycle riders in the construction area.
The eastbound SR 217 on-ramp at Sandspit Road remains closed for the duration of the project.
Travelers leaving the Santa Barbara Airport can access Fairview Avenue and Hollister Avenue to reach US 101. Additional electronic message boards have been placed and activated to assist airport visitors.
The project is expected to be complete in summer 2025.
Contractor for the $26 million project is MCM Construction, Inc.