The southbound U.S. Highway 101 onramp at Clark Avenue in Orcutt will close from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8.  

The ramp closure is necessary so Caltrans can perform erosion control in the area.

Motorists headed southbound may detour to the southbound 101 onramp at Union Valley Parkway. 

Electronic message boards will be posted to inform everyone about this ramp closure. 

Motorists can expect delays not to exceed 10 minutes.

Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway construction zones.

For traffic updates in Santa Barbara County, motorists may call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805.549.3318 or visit our website at: https://dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-me/district-5.