The northbound lanes of U.S. 101 north of the Gaviota Tunnel will be closed on an intermittent basis, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 1 to allow Caltrans to perform a rock-scaling operation to enhance public safety. The roadwork will continue on State Route 1 near the El Jaro Creek Bridge, near Jalama Road, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 2, with one-way reversing traffic control with flaggers, weather permitting.
 
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will lead travelers to a full stop during these intermittent rolling highway/lane closures on U.S. 101 not to exceed 15 minutes.

The temporary full closures will allow Caltrans to clear rocks from the highway which were dislodged from the nearby slopes.

Electronic message boards will be activated informing motorists to be prepared to stop upon approach to this work zone.
 
The work will be performed by the Caltrans Maintenance team of Buellton and Caltrans Engineers from San Luis Obispo. Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones.
 
For more information on this project and for traffic updates on other Caltrans projects in Santa Barbara County, call the District 5 toll free number, 805-568-0858 or visit https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5.