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Yahoo!Caltrans will be performing tree trimming and brush removal along Hwy. 101 in Montecito in the following locations:
• Hwy. 101 Southbound on-ramp at Olive Mill Road on Sunday, June 13 and Sunday, June 20 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• Hwy. 101 Southbound off-ramp at San Ysidro Road on Sunday, June 13 and Sunday, June 20 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This project will also result in the closure of the number 2 (slow lane) on Sunday, June 13, and Sunday, June 20, from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m. Electronic message boards will be posted to help motorists move through the project area.
This project is being done to reduce wind and fire hazards in the area.
Caltrans reminds motorists that “We’re here to get you there.”
For traffic updates on other state highway projects in Santa Barbara County, motorists can call Caltrans District 5 Public Affairs at (805) 568-0858 or visit the District 5 Web site
Comments
This is absolutely insane. Sunday is the busiest southbound travel day of the week. Two weeks ago, Caltrans decided it would be a good idea to trim the bushes northbound at Sheffield on a Saturday. They reopened the one lane at 10:30 a.m. but the damage was already done. Traffic was backed up for miles for the rest of the day. I cant even imagine the back up that this will cause. Not to mention the accidents that will inevitbly result. Many people are about to have their day ruined.
mcblaze (anonymous profile)
June 11, 2010 at 7:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)
Good job Caltrans. I just looked at your traffic camera's to see the carnage you have caused. Southbound is backed up to La Cumbre. Probably take an hour or more to get to Milpas St.. Whoever decided the timing of this should be FIRED and brought up on charges of disturbing the peace. Gonna be even more fun next week it being father's day. MORON'S
mcblaze (anonymous profile)
June 13, 2010 at 2:36 p.m. (Suggest removal)