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Highway 101 Reopens Earlier Than Expected In Santa Barbara County

A section of Highway 101 that had been closed between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara due to the flooding is now open.

Crews had been working around the clock to remove mud and debris and make repairs after the January 9th flooding.

Caltrans officials said they expected to reopen the highway just in time for Monday’s morning commute. But, the work was completed, and the roadway reopened early Sunday afternoon.

On and off-ramps on the northbound and southbound sides of the 101 in the Montecito area remain closed.  Some surface streets are also still shut down.