Caltrans has begun work on two safety-focused projects along US 101, State Route 135, and State Route 217 in Santa Barbara County.

Travelers should expect overnight ramp and lane closures in several areas for work to improve restriping, pavement markers, and bridge surfaces in the following locations:US 101 and State Route 217 Bridge Maintenance and Repairs:

Overnight work is underway and will continue weeknights, 9 p.m.-6 a.m. for bridge deck maintenance and surface rehabilitation on US 101 and SR 217. This work will take place in Goleta, Gaviota, Orcutt and Santa Maria over an estimated three-month period.

US 101, State Route 135 and State Route 217 Driver Safety Enhancement Project:
Construction is underway and will continue overnight with a restriping of off-ramps and the installation of wrong-way indicators from Monday, July 14-Friday, July 18.

Travelers will encounter off-ramp closures, 7 p.m.-6 a.m. or 10 p.m.-6 a.m. in various locations.                                                          

Ramp Closure Schedule:
• Monday, July 14 and Tuesday, July 15, 10 p.m.-6 a.m.:
Northbound/Southbound US 101 at Garden Street.
Southbound US 101 at Carrillo Street.

• Tuesday, July 15 and Wednesday, July 16, 10 pm to 6 am:
 Southbound US 101 at State Street near Hwy.154.
 Southbound US 101 at Patterson Avenue.
 Eastbound SR 217 at Patterson Avenue.

• Wednesday, July 16 and Thursday, July 17, 7 p.m.-6 am:  
Northbound/southbound US 101 at Santa Rosa Road.
 Northbound/southbound US 101 at Clark Avenue.

• Thursday, July 17 to Friday morning, July 18 – 7 p.m.-6 a.m.: 
Southbound US 101 at Stowell Road.
 Southbound US 101 at SR 166. 

• Thursday, July 17 to Friday morning, July 18 – 8 p.m.-6 a.m.: 
SR 135 at Foster Road (striping only, roadway remains open).

The overnight work will continue in various locations during the week of July 21. Updates will be provided when locations are certain.

All highway workers deserve to get home safely, too. Drive slowly and carefully in all work zones.