A project to resurface State Route 246 from Mission Gate Road to Sweeney Road near Lompoc which began today, Monday, April 7 has been extended for two days next week, 7:30 a.m.- 3 p.m., Monday, April 14 and Tuesday, April 15, weather permitting.
The grind-and-pave operation will result in a full closure of State Route 246 at the location April 7 through Friday, April 11 from 7:30 a.m.-3 p.m. The roadwork and closure/detour will resume for two days next week,
Motorists headed west may detour from State Route 246 onto Purisima Road to Hwy.1 “H” Street to reach Lompoc while motorists traveling east towards Buellton may detour onto Hwy. 1 “H” Street to Purisima Road to State Route 246.
Electronic message boards will be activated to inform everyone about the roadwork. Delays should not exceed 10 minutes.
The roadwork will be performed by the Caltrans Maintenance team from Buellton.
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, motorists can call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs, 805-549-3318 or visit the District 5 website.