Highway 101: Santa Barbara North Community Meeting

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The Santa Barbara County Association of Governments invites the public to attend a community meeting to learn more about the Highway 101: Santa Barbara North project timeline, construction strategy, and planned freeway improvements. The final segment of the project will complete the addition of 10.9 miles of peak-period carpool lanes and finalize this flagship Measure A investment.

  • A new peak-period carpool lane in each direction between Hermosillo Road and Salinas Street
  • A fully reconstructed Cabrillo Boulevard Interchange with two new bridges and right-hand on- and off-ramps, including a new southbound on-ramp
  • A teardrop roundabout at Cabrillo Boulevard and the Highway 101 northbound ramps to improve traffic circulation
  • Permanent closure of the southbound off-ramp at Los Patos Way due to low railroad clearance
  • Reconstructed freeway lanes to improve sight distance and meet current safety standards
  • Updated storm drains, enhanced lighting, and new overhead signs

The project is fully funded, with construction scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and continue through 2028. Early activities include vegetation clearing from mid-December through January, ahead of bird nesting season. Due to the height of the trees, most clearing will take place at night and will require lane and ramp closures. Noise is expected during both day and night shifts while vegetation clearing is underway.

For more information, visit Highway 101:  Santa Barbara North Community Meeting Set for Dec. 2.