E. Camino Cielo, Gibraltar Road closed due to ice and snow

March 17, 2020 2:13 pm

Published March 17, 2020 2:07 pm

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Multiple mountain roadways above Santa Barbara County were closed Tuesday due to snow and icy conditions from recent storms.

East Camino Cielo, Painted Cave Road and Gibraltar Road were closed to through traffic Tuesday by Caltrans and Santa Barbara County.

According to Caltrans public information officer Jim Shivers, Highway 154 is maintained by Caltrans and the neighboring roadway are maintained by local agencies.

Residents who live in the area are allowed through but should drive slower than usual and exercise extreme caution.

Visible snowfall and ice can be seen on some mountaintops and roadways above Santa Barbara.

Road Closure - E. Camino Cielo/ Painted Cave & Gibraltar/El Cielito Rd- due to #Snow and #Icy roadway conditions @CaltransD5 and County have closed the roads to thru traffic. If you live in the area drive slowly and cautiously. #SantaBarbara #SantaBarbaraWeather pic.twitter.com/1DsJO2Hj0z
— Ray Navarro (@760Info) March 17, 2020

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