Construction continues at the Highway 166/Black Road intersection near Santa Maria as part of the Traffic Signal and Safety Improvement project.

Work at the intersection of Highway 166 at Black Road will occur overnight Monday, Aug. 5-6, 8 p.m.-3 a.m., for crews to prepare for the second phase of construction by removing k-rail, opening Black Road to traffic, removing detour signs, and adding temporary striping.

During the week, work will begin along the northside of the intersection to add light poles and construct drainage at the Main Street Produce entrance.

One-way reversing traffic control will be in place intermittently through September for work on Hwy. 166, but only at night. Both lanes of Hwy. 166 will remain open during the daytime.
 
The Traffic Signal and Safety Improvement project features a new traffic signal system, dedicated turning lanes, improved lighting, reflective pavement markings, and enhanced drainage and flood control.

Construction is expected to be completed this fall.

The $2.53 million project is funded by Measure A, Santa Barbara County transportation sales tax.

Project partners include SBCAG, Caltrans, City of Guadalupe, city of Santa Maria, Santa Barbara County, Psomas, Rincon Consultants, MNS Engineers, Inc. and Granite Construction.

For more information contact SBCAG at 805-961-8905 or info@sbcag.org.