This project will result in a 24/7 four week closure of the southbound No. 2 (right) lane beginning 8 a.m. Monday, July 17.  Motorists can expect delays and should allow additional time for any travel planned through this area.

The contractor for this $1.2 million dollar project is Souza Construction of San Luis Obispo, CA.

Souza recently completed a project in the area to re-align the northbound lanes of US Highway 101 from north of Mariposa Reina to south of the Gaviota State Roadside Rest Area.

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 can visit our website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/road_information.htm

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A full closure of State Route 246 from Fifth Street to Pine Street in Solvang is scheduled from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21. Motorists headed eastbound will detour from State Route 246 at Fifth Street to Oak Street Avenue to Alisal Road. Motorists headed westbound will detour from State Route 246 at Pine Street to Laurel Avenue to Fifth Street. Motorists can expect delays not to exceed 10 minutes, according to Caltrans.

Motorists in Solvang will also encounter one-way reversing traffic control from Buellflat Rock Road to Pine Street starting from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Monday, June 6 through Tuesday, July 14 for various repairs to the highway.

This project also includes a resurfacing of State Route 1 (H Street) from Ocean Avenue to Purisima Road in Lompoc.

Motorists in Lompoc will encounter one-way reversing traffic control on State Route 1 (H Street) weekdays for a two week period beginning Monday June 27 from 9 am until 4 pm.

The contractor for this $673,000 project is Pavement Coatings Company of Woodland, CA. This project is expected to be complete by August 2016.

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 at (805) 549-3318 or visit the District 5 website at: http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/road_information.htm

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