Hwy 101 Pavement Preservation Project Through Santa Maria to Begin July 12th

Below is a press release from CalTrans regarding a construction project that will cause lane reductions and ramp closures in the city of Santa Maria.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Construction crews will begin a pavement preservation project along Highway 101 through Santa Maria beginning overnight Sunday, July 12.

Travelers on Highway 101 through Santa Maria will encounter lane reductions and ramp closures heading both northbound and southbound from just north of the Betteravia Road Overcrossing to the Santa Maria River Bridge.

Work will take place overnight Sunday from 9pm to 6am and Monday through Thursday from 7 pm to 6 am in areas near Stowell Road, Main Street, Donovan Road, and the Highway 135/Broadway interchange.

Message and directional signs will alert drivers of any closures. Travelers are advised to plan accordingly and anticipate possible delays of up to 10 minutes.

The purpose of the project is to preserve the existing pavement surface, improve lane delineation/visibility, improve signage, and provide a refreshed roadway surface for the traveling public.

This project is expected to be completed by end of September 2026. The contractor for this approximately $1.6 million project is Intermountain Slurry Seal, Inc. of Watsonville, CA.

Road information and updates can also be found on Caltrans District 5 Social Media platforms: Twitter at: @CaltransD5, Facebook at: Caltrans Central Coast (District 5) and Instagram/Threads at: @Caltrans_D5.

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