Construction crews are currently engaged in the crucial task of grinding pavement in the Padaro segment of the Highway 101 project. This is being done to achieve the final smoothness and optimal traction on the highway, as reported in an SBRoads construction update sent out on Monday. The importance of these efforts cannot be overstated, as they directly impact the safety and driving experience of commuters.

Key Information for Drivers

Drivers need to be well-informed about the construction zones and associated speed limits. It is crucial to remember that the speed limit in construction zones is 55 mph. Additionally, the listed closures are non-consecutive, which means that drivers may encounter varying traffic conditions depending on the specific time and day.

Northbound Side Closures

On the northbound side of Highway 101, there are specific closures during certain time periods. Between 8 p.m. and 5 a.m. on Sunday nights, one lane between Santa Monica Road and Hermosillo Drive, along with the on- and off-ramps at North Padaro Lane and South Padaro Lane, is closed. Similarly, on Monday to Thursday nights, from 6 p.m. to 5 a.m., these same areas are closed. This allows crews to work on the pavement without disrupting traffic during the day.During the day, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday through Thursday, one lane between Santa Claus Lane and Ortega Hill Road, along with the on- and off-ramps at Santa Claus Lane, Padaro Lane, Lillie Avenue, and Ortega Hill Road, is closed. This is to enable crews to finish striping on the new northbound lanes.

Southbound Side Closures

On the southbound side, between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m. on Sunday nights, one lane between Cabrillo Boulevard and Carpinteria Avenue, along with the off- and on-ramps at North Padaro Lane, the off-ramp at South Padaro, and the on-ramp at Santa Claus Lane, is closed. From Monday to Thursday nights, between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m., these same areas are also closed. These closures are necessary to ensure the smooth progress of the construction work.

Via Real Repaving Project

The stretch of Via Real between Cravens Lane and the Motel 6 will be undergoing repaving and restriping between December 13 and January 3. This work will take place on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Traffic delays can be expected during this period, and the city of Carpinteria has suggested Foothill Road/State Route 192 as alternate routes. This project is an important part of the overall infrastructure improvement efforts in the area.For more information on the Highway closures, visit sbroads.com. For more information on the Via Real project, visit carpinteriaca.gov/repaving-via-real-to-begin-this-week.