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Spotlight: In Montecito, crews are finishing up initial work in the median and will begin shifting southbound lanes and reopen the southbound off-ramp at San Ysidro Rd on July 2. The southbound on-ramp at Posilipo Ln will close on July 1 and remain closed through spring 2026. Please note that the divided northbound lanes between Hixon and Olive Mill Roads (shown in the graphic below) will start as early as July 13. Please expect trucks entering and exiting the median at night and day/night noise. In Summerland, plants will start going in along southbound lanes between Sheffield Dr and Wallace Ave. Irrigation work continues on the northbound side. In the Padaro segment, crews will continue working on new median safety barriers and drainage improvements.
Closures (weather permitting)Pleasedrive safely through the corridor and remember to Slow for the Cone Zone. The speed limit is reduced to 55 mph for safety throughout the construction areas. Two freeway lanes remain open in each direction during daytime hours. Please expect day and night work.