Goleta
Goleta, CA · Traffic & Transit
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126 Freeway Closure/Detour Friday, October 2nd through Saturday, October 3rd
126 Freeway Closure/Detour Friday, October 2nd through Saturday, October 3rd. Santa Paula, Calif. – A full freeway closure will impact travelers using Highway 126 in Santa Paula beginning Friday, October 2nd due to a freeway construction project. The closure will be in both directions from 10th St. to Hallock Dr. The closure begins on Friday at 8:00 p.m. and continues into Saturday, October 3rd, until 9:00 a.m. Motorists will be detoured on to surface streets in the City of Santa Paula during the freeway closure. Travelers are urged to avoid all unnecessary travel on Highway 126 and traffic delays are expected during the full freeway closure.
Santa Barbara Independent
Jim Knell’s Big Move: Santa Barbara Real Estate Mogul Launches Drive to Get Cars Back on State Street
Jim Knell may be far from a household name. But on State Street, Knell — founder of SIMA Corp — is by far the biggest commercial landlord in town, with 300 business tenants. Definite in his attitudes and blunt in his delivery, Knell is now letting his money do his talking, having just launched a campaign to bring cars back to State Street by a voter referendum should Knell’s paid signature gatherers collect 5,400 signatures of registered city voters required.
News Channel 312
Amtrak Commuter Train Gains Momentum & Aims for 200 Daily Riders
SANTA BARBARA, Calif. (KEYT) - The Amtrak Pacific Surfliner commuter train is getting increased riders and those who try it say it has saved them time and money. A special outreach at the Santa Barbara train station has taken place to continue to get the word out. It involved the Santa Barbara County Association of The post Amtrak Commuter Train Gains Momentum & Aims for 200 Daily Riders appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Coastal View
Proposal to address parking lot concerns
Admittedly, I have not been following the Surfliner Inn proposal closely. While a small, well-designed hotel in downtown Carp would undoubtedly be beneficial and fill a long-standing void, with the Avocado Festival in town, we are about to feel, yet again, the pressures of our parking demands downtown. At rough...
Nerdy Digest
8647 Sign Dangles Over Highway 101
Twisted ‘8647’ sign hung over Highway 101 near Santa Barbara – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: nvmwebsites-budwg5g9avh3epea.z03.azurefd.net) Santa Barbara, Calif. – A large sign displaying the numbers 8647 appeared over Highway 101 near Santa Barbara on September 27, drawing attention from drivers and prompting a response from the California Highway Patrol. The display ... Read more
News Channel 312
CalTrans Announces Full Day and Night Closure of Highway 192 Near Carpinteria
Below is a press release from CalTrans Central Coast District 5 regarding an upcoming full day closure of Highway 192 near the City of Carpinteria. SANTA BARBARA COUNTY — A full daytime and overnight closure of Highway 192 in Carpinteria is set to take place Wednesday, Sept. 30 and continue Thursday, Oct.1. The full closure The post CalTrans Announces Full Day and Night Closure of Highway 192 Near Carpinteria appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
News Channel 312
Union Pacific Starts Urgent Work on Train Tracks and Erosion Before Notifying Carpinteria City Officials
Work on five drainages has begun on the Carpinteria bluffs by Union Pacific Railroad. City leaders say the project began last week without a notice in advance. The post Union Pacific Starts Urgent Work on Train Tracks and Erosion Before Notifying Carpinteria City Officials appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
Santa Barbara Independent
Two Semi-Trucks and a Lexus Crash on Hwy. 101 in Montecito, Causing Complete Closure of Southbound Traffic
Just before 2 a.m. on Thursday on the U.S. 101, a three-vehicle crash just north of Montecito’s Sheffield Drive in the construction zone caused all southbound lanes to be closed and traffic diverted to surface streets at San Ysidro Road. One lane reopened around 8 a.m., according to California High Patrol, which announced that all lanes were reopened as of 11:12 a.m.
News Channel 312
Steve Hilton’s $3.00 Gas Special Draws in Crowds in Goleta
Gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton says gas prices are too high and can bring them down. He gave 150 drivers $3.00 a gallon gas in Goleta Tuesday. The post Steve Hilton’s $3.00 Gas Special Draws in Crowds in Goleta appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .
syvnews.com
Highway 101 ramp closures scheduled for Sept. 30
Beginning Wednesday, Sept. 30, two U.S. 101 ramps in Buellton are set to shut down as construction crews advance to the next phase of the highway pavement rehabilitation project. The southbound on-ramp at State Route 246 and the northbound off-ramp at State Route 246 will be fully closed during this...
Santa Barbara Edhat
Two Highway 101 Lanes Reopen Near Milpas Street After Briefly Being Blocked
A section of Highway 101 in Santa Barbara was blocked on the morning of Monday, September 21, causing delays in the area. A vehicle obstructed two lanes of northbound US 101 in Santa Barbara, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Santa Barbara said in a social media post. The agency reported...
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Work on a Conejo Valley wildlife crossing will disrupt Highway 101 traffic
Late-night and early-morning travelers between Ventura and Los Angeles Counties could experience delays this week as a result of work on what will be the world’s largest wildlife crossing. Crews will add lane stripes to the 101 between Liberty Canyon and Chesebro Road in Agoura Hills. The work will...
Ventura County Reporter
Obstacle Course: Ventura installing semi-permanent barriers downtown while street closure discussions continue
Ever since Main Street Moves closed portions of Downtown Ventura’s Main and California streets to vehicular traffic during 2020, some visitors have complained about the aesthetics of the yellow metal movable traffic barriers placed at numerous intersections. The safety devices, called “mobile vehicle barriers,” will be removed after city...
cityofgoleta.org
Construction to Begin on Maria Ygnacio Bike Path
The City of Goleta is sharing this information from the County of Santa Barbara Public Works Department. A section of the Maria Ygnacio Bike Path will close for construction on September 28. This section of the path, located at the U.S. 101 undercrossing between Calle Real and Lassen Drive, was originally closed in late February due to storm damage that undermined the structure. The project is expected to be completed by mid‑November, weather permitting.
Coastal View
Carpinteria Avenue bridge construction could begin next summer
Construction on the long-planned Carpinteria Avenue Bridge Replacement Project could begin as soon as May or June 2027, city staff told the Carpinteria City Council on Monday, Sept. 14. The council authorized staff in January to advertise the project for bids once pre-construction requirements were completed, but utility relocations had...
News Channel 312
Drivers React to Record High Diesel Prices
GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) The latest AAA Fuel Prices report shows diesel fuel hitting a record high of $6.23 a gallon nationwide. It is much more in California where stations have neon signs showing diesel above $8. That is a record, too. In addition to global conflicts, California fuel costs are impacted by higher state environmental The post Drivers React to Record High Diesel Prices appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .