Traffic Archives

Punta Gorda parking lot changes intended to put the breaks on illegal speed racing

June 12, 2023 6:25 pm Tracy Lehr

VENTURA COUNTY, Calif.-Punta Gorda parking lot improvements are intended to put the breaks on illegal speed racing, but it appears drivers are still… Continue Reading

Rollover crash on Highway 166 near Gifford Rancho Road Monday morning

June 12, 2023 11:54 am Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County Fire Department is responding to a vehicle rollover on Highway 166 about 30 miles west of New… Continue Reading

Hundreds of cyclists pedaling through the Central Coast this week during annual AIDS/Lifecycle ride

June 7, 2023 2:00 pm Dave Alley

The annual AIDS/Lifecycle bike ride is now pedaling through the Central Coast this week, bringing more than 1,400 cyclists and hundreds of other… Continue Reading

Portion of Highway 1 near Lompoc closed until 3 p.m. Wednesday

June 7, 2023 1:11 pm Andrew Gillies

An emergency repair project on Highway 1, one-mile north of Jalama Road, will result in the full closure of the Highway 1/101 interchange at Las… Continue Reading

Sheriff’s office identifies three people killed in Lompoc on Highway 1 Tuesday morning

June 7, 2023 10:44 am Lily Dallow

The victims were Adelina Cortez Olea 48, Zeferino Chavez Martinez, 47, and 18-year-old Rosalva Chavez Cortez from Santa… Continue Reading

Three people have died and two injured after morning traffic collision on Highway 1 in Lompoc

June 6, 2023 10:56 am Andrew Gillies

Santa Barbara County Fire Department responded to a two vehicle collision on northbound Highway 1 around 5:52 a.m. Tuesday morning that resulted in… Continue Reading

One man is dead after single vehicle rollover on Highway 166 Monday morning

June 5, 2023 11:40 am Andrew Gillies

California Highway Patrol (CHP) Santa Maria office responded to a solo vehicle crash on Highway 166 west of Alamo Creek Road Monday morning. The… Continue Reading

Full closure scheduled for Highway 1 between Lompoc and Las Cruces on Wednesday

June 5, 2023 11:16 am Andrew Gillies

An emergency repair project on Highway 1, one-mile north of Jalama Road, will result in the full closure of the Highway 1/101 interchange at Las… Continue Reading

Helicopter and first responders on scene of three vehicle crash on Mahoney Road in Santa Maria

June 1, 2023 1:52 pm Lily Dallow

A helicopter and first responders are on the scene of a three-vehicle crash near 2605 Mahoney Rd, according to Santa Barbara County… Continue Reading

Santa Maria announces Elks Rodeo Parade route road closures and parking restrictions

May 31, 2023 4:11 pm Andrew Gillies

The 80th Annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Parade on Saturday, Jun. 3 of this year brings excitement, tourism, as well as road closures and parking… Continue Reading

One person has died following a collision on Highway 46 Tuesday night

May 31, 2023 1:34 pm Andrew Gillies

A two-vehicle collision near the exchange between Highway 46 and 41 resulted in the death of one driver and minor injuries for the people inside the… Continue Reading

Lanes reopen after car fire closed down southbound Highway 101 north of Nipomo

May 31, 2023 1:06 pm Lily Dallow

The southbound Highway 101 lanes have reopened as of 12:51 p.m. after Caltrans said it closed the lanes due to a car fire near Los Berros… Continue Reading

Single vehicle collision on northbound Highway 101 results in damaged guard rail

May 30, 2023 5:51 pm Andrew Gillies

A silver BMW crashed into the right guard rail of Highway 101 around 4:51 p.m. on Tuesday. California Highway Patrol (CHP) indicate the driver is not… Continue Reading

Highway 101 Seacliff off-ramp closed for repavement project May 30 until June 2

May 30, 2023 12:48 pm Andrew Gillies

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans the daytime closure of the Seacliff off-ramp on northbound Highway 101 from Tuesday, May… Continue Reading

Repaving project on Valerio Street begins Tuesday, May 30 and runs through June

May 30, 2023 11:44 am Andrew Gillies

The City of Santa Barbara Streets Operations Division will be paving West Valerio Street starting on Tuesday, May 30 and continuing through… Continue Reading

One southbound Highway 101 lane to be closed starting Tuesday, May 30

May 29, 2023 3:35 pm Andrew Gillies

Caltrans District 5 issued a reminder that on Tuesday, one southbound lane of Highway 101 south of the Gaviota Tunnel will be closed for a slope… Continue Reading

California Highway Patrol is gearing up for Memorial Day weekend traffic enforcement

May 26, 2023 7:11 pm Christina Rodriguez

The California Highway Patrol in Santa Barbara County geared up for Memorial Day weekend traffic enforcement with additional patrol… Continue Reading

Highway 101 Montecito segment to begin construction mid-June

May 25, 2023 3:58 pm Andrew Gillies

The Highway 101: Montecito Project is scheduled to begin in mid-June and a community meeting to review construction staging will be held Jun.… Continue Reading

Deer collision on Telegraph Road Monday morning results in one death and three injuries

May 22, 2023 5:12 pm Andrew Gillies

A Monday morning crash involving two vehicles after a deer collision on Telegraph Road resulted in the death of one person and minor to moderate… Continue Reading

Eight car crash on northbound Highway 101 near Sheffield Drive slows traffic, three minor injuries

May 22, 2023 1:55 pm Lily Dallow

Crews are on scene of an eight vehicle crash on northbound Highway 101 near Sheffield Drive, according to the California Highway… Continue Reading