The northbound No. 1 (left) lane of US Highway 101 at the Gaviota Tunnel will be closed 6 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27, weather permitting. The lane closure is part of an emergency contract so that Caltrans can repair a drainage system and perform erosion control near an embankment.
As a result of this roadwork, the US 101 Gaviota Roadside Rest Areas will be closed 24/7, Monday, March 23 through Friday, March 27.
The contractor for this $1 million project, which includes construction in various locations, is Granite Construction of Santa Barbara.
Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones. For traffic updates in Santa Barbara County, motorists may call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs, 805-549-3318 or visit https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5.