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Highway Repairs to US Highway 101 in Carpinteria Tomorrow

Raiza Giorgi — Wed, 18 Jan 2017 04:46:24 +0000

The northbound No. 2 (slow) lane of US Highway 101 will be closed between Linden Avenue and the Franklin Creek Bridge on Wednesday, Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. for emergency repairs to the highway.

In addition, the northbound on-ramp to US Highway 101 at Linden Avenue will be closed as time and work conditions allow. Motorists can expect delays during these highway repairs as a result of recent storm activity in the area. These repairs are being performed to ensure a smooth ride for motorists.

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

For traffic updates on other state highway projects in Santa Barbara County, call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at 805-568-0858 or visit the District 5 website at http://www.dot.ca.gov/dist05/road_information.htm.

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SYV Transit seeking community input for future services

Raiza Giorgi — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 22:35:00 +0000

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Santa Ynez Valley Transit wants to hear from the community about its transportation needs and priorities as it works to improve its public transit service.

The City of Solvang is conducting a community survey and holding community workshops as it prepares a five-year plan to prioritize service changes and improvements for Santa Ynez Valley Transit (SYVT) on Wednesday, Jan. 25 and Thursday, Jan. 26 at two locations in the valley. SYVT offers scheduled bus service traveling along Highway 146 from Buellton to Solvang, as well as a loop along Alamo Pintado Avenue and Refugio Road. Input from riders and non-riders alike will help ensure the plan continues to help community members get where they need to go.

“We want to make sure the people of Buellton, Solvang, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez can use SYVT to get to their preferred destinations at the times they most need to travel,” said Matt van der Linden, the City’s Public Works Director. “This is the community’s chance to help shape the future of public transit.”

The community survey is open to all who live or work in the Santa Ynez Valley. It can be accessed online at www.syvt-srtp-2017.com. Responses are requested by January 31, 2017. All survey participants will be entered into a random drawing for a $50 VISA gift card.

Community workshops will be held January 25 and 26, 2017 at the following times and locations. Workshops are free and open to the public.

Wednesday, January 25, 2017, 5:30-7 pm
Solvang Veterans’ Memorial Building (Legion Wing) 1745 Mission Drive, Solvang

Thursday, January 26, 2017, 5:30-7 pm
Buellton Community Recreation Center (Room A) 301 2nd St, Buellton

During each workshop, details regarding the potential improvements will be presented along with a roundtable discussion with community members and transit staff. Attendees will be invited to provide input as to service/program preferences and will have additional opportunities to complete the community survey.

Santa Ynez Valley Transit (SYVT) operates two fixed-routes serving the four communities of Buellton, Solvang, Los Olivos, and Santa Ynez; and Dial-A-Ride services for certified Americans with Disabilities (ADA) residents and seniors. For more information, visit www.syvt-srtp-2017.com or call 805-688-5452.

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Lane closures will occur on Highway 246/154 next week

Raiza Giorgi — Sat, 29 Oct 2016 16:00:34 +0000

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Caltrans will continue a pavement preservation project on 17 miles of State Route 154 in various locations next week from west of

Edison Street to the Cold Spring Canyon Bridge. Motorists may encounter one-way reversing traffic control as follows, weather permitting:

Monday, October 31 through Thursday, November 3 from 8 am until 4 pm for repairs to the highway.
Monday, October 31 through Friday morning November 4 during the overnight hours from 7:30 pm until 5:30 am for repairs to the highway.

In addition, the resurfacing of a nine mile section of US Highway 101 from Hollister Road to Refugio Road will continue over the next three weeks with the paving of

northbound US Highway 101 Monday through Thursday from 3 am until 3 pm and on Fridays from 2 am until 1 pm, weather permitting.

Roadwork on the southbound lanes will take place Monday through Friday from 9 am until 5 pm. Motorists can expect traffic delays not to exceed 15 minutes.

The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be present to ensure a safe environment for everyone.

The contractor for the $11 million project on State Route 154 is CalPortland of Santa Maria, CA. It is scheduled to be complete in April of 2017.

The contractor for the $4.7 million project on US 101 is Granite Construction of Santa Barbara, CA. This project is expected to be complete this December.

Caltrans reminds motorists to move over and slow down when driving through highway work 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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