Ventura People

[sasquatch]

Going to see mom Saturday. 101 is closed. How do I get around closure to get to Pismo Beach?

5 to 166 into Santa Maria will do it but seems like a long way around.

Any local info to get around?

Thanks.

[xjchad]

Steve,
That's pretty much your best option.
I was able to get up the 101 to Carpinteria this morning but no further.
They just did a complete mandatory evaluation and shut down of Montecito so you can't get past Carp.
Drive safe!

[sasquatch]

Figured as much. Looks about 40 miles farther and 166 looks pretty curvy.

Oh well, see some new sights. Small problem considering everything going on.

Thanks.

[xjchad]

Yeah it's out of the way, but it's actually a really nice drive once you get past magic mountain.

[sasquatch]

Well, I made it. Super foggy coming off the grapevine until I climbed back out of it on 166.

Nice drive. Took about an hour extra.

8 car wreck yesterday and up to 2 hour delays reported during weekdays but I had no problem this morning.

Santa Maria paper says 101 closed indefinitely. Water still crossing the road from the creeks. Lots of work ahead.

Now on to the chores.

[xjchad]

Glad to hear you made it ok.  Enjoy your folks. 

[LONGCAST JOE]

How far can you get up on the 101 Chad? Carpenteria but not Santa Barbara?

[xjchad]

How far can you get up on the 101 Chad? Carpenteria but not Santa Barbara?

Yep. 101 is closed at the 150 exit.