Highway 154 has reopened in both directions following brief closure due to snow

Published February 23, 2023 12:48 pm

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. – Caltrans closed Highway 154 at the State Route 246 and 192 Junctions due to snow from 12:43 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. Thursday.

About 30 to 40 vehicles were reported to be stuck in the snow at 12:50 p.m., according to the California Highway Patrol incident report log.

CHP reported that crews used snow plows and sand trucks to secure road conditions.

There is no estimated time of reopening #Hwy154. pic.twitter.com/gwf4R6QlYH
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) February 23, 2023

This is a developing story. More information will be provided as updates come into the newsroom.

Caltrans is using plows to clear the highway. There is no estimated time of reopening. https://t.co/bLQK9nkGzY
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) February 23, 2023

Our Caltrans maintenance crews are using plows to clear #Hwy154. The roadway remains closed in both directions. 📷 courtesy: @EliasonMike pic.twitter.com/U0GWuj1RNf
— Caltrans District 5 (@CaltransD5) February 23, 2023

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