A project to install a new left-turn lane on State Route 246 at the Foley Estates between Campbell Road East and Drum Canyon Road near Buellton will begin Monday, Aug. 23.

A widening of the southbound side of State Route 246 will result in roadwork, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 8 a.m.-2 p.m. Fridays. Travelers will encounter a lane shift for the installation of protective barrier for highway workers. Flaggers will maintain traffic control with delays not expected to exceed 15 minutes.

The project includes the extension of two existing culverts, reconstruction of overside drains, and improvements to nearby slopes.

The project is being performed Papich Construction for Foley Estates, under permit from Caltrans. Electronic message boards will be activated to inform the public about this roadwork. Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones.

For traffic updates on other state highways in Santa Barbara County, call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs, 805-549-3318 or visit the District 5 website.