Officials say they are hoping to reopen a key section of Highway 101 in Santa Barbara closed by last week’s deadly storm next week.
The shutdown in Montecito disrupted travel between the Central and South Coasts, because it’s impossible for the public to drive between Carpinteria and Santa Barbara.
Caltrans spokesman Jim Shivers says the plan is to reopen the damaged section of the 101 in Montecito on Monday, January 22nd.
Tons of water, rocks, mud, and debris ended up on the freeway, with the heaviest damage occurring in the Olive Mill Road area. Crews have been working around the clock to try to clear, and repair the highway.
