The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans overnight closure of U.S. Highway 101 southbound lanes from Seaward Avenue to Main Street in Ventura from Wednesday, Oct. 5 to Tuesday, Oct. 11. Northbound lanes will remain open.

The closures are for pavement and joint seal repairs on the overcrossing bridge at Arundell Avenue and Channel Drive (Lemon Curve). Detour signs will be posted, and motorists should expect delays.

Detour route: Southbound motorists exit at Seaward Avenue off-ramp, turn south on Harbor Boulevard, turn north on Seaward Avenue, turn south on Thompson Boulevard until it merges to Main Street, and take the eastbound State Route 126 on-ramp or continue past Telephone Road to southbound U.S. Highway 101 on-ramp.

Closures nightly until next morning:

Wednesday, Oct. 5: 10 p.m.-6 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 6: 10 p.m.-6 a.m.

Friday, Oct. 7: 11 p.m.-6 a.m.

Saturday, Oct. 8: 10 p.m.-7 a.m.

Sunday, Oct. 9: No closure

Monday, Oct. 10: 10 p.m.-6 a.m. (if necessary)

Tuesday, Oct. 11: 10 p.m.-7 a.m. (if necessary)

All work is subject to change due to weather or construction-related issues. Residents and businesses near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes.

For real-time traffic information, visit http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.