U.S. 101 Water Repair Project in Ventura
Location and Limits
In Ventura, there will be an extended left lane closure of northbound U.S. Highway 101 south of California Street. Two right northbound lanes will remain open.
The Project
The U.S. 101 Water Repair Project will replace or repair an underground pipe that is causing wet roadway conditions for motorists. A half-mile stretch of the northbound highway will be cordoned off to complete the work, which involves digging up the pavement or median to reach what may be a broken or clogged pipe that is allowing water to seep up to the center divider and left lane on U.S. 101. The project is expected to be completed before or by spring 2024. The contractor is Burns Pacific Construction, Inc. of Thousand Oaks. All work is subject to change due to weather or construction-related issues. Residents and businesses located near the freeway may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with construction activities. Caltrans reminds drivers to “Be Work Zone Alert” and to “Slow for the Cone Zone.”
Background
Caltrans determined that the water leak was creating a slick roadway in a short segment of a heavily traveled corridor that could pose a hazard to motorists.
Length
About a half mile stretch of the left lane on northbound U.S. 101.
Benefits
The repairs will enhance the safety of U.S. 101 in Ventura and reduce future maintenance response.
Schedule
Fall 2023 to spring 2024.
Concerned Communities
Ventura and Ventura County
FAQs
Q: What is the U.S. 101 Water Repair Project?
A: The U.S. 101 Project will replace an underground pipe that is causing wet roadway conditions for motorists. A half-mile stretch of the northbound highway will be cordoned off to complete the work, which involves digging up the pavement or median to reach what may be a broken or clogged pipe that is allowing water to seep up to the center divider and left lane on U.S. 101. The project is expected to be completed before or by spring 2024. The contractor is Burns Pacific Construction, Inc. of Thousand Oaks.
Q: Will this project close the freeway at any time?
A: Two right lanes of northbound U.S. 101 will remain open for the duration of the project. All southbound lanes will remain open. For the latest road conditions, go to Quickmap, https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov, for latest road conditions. All work is weather dependent and subject to change.
Q: Will this project be noisy at night?
A: Noise levels near project areas will be the same level as ordinary freeway traffic. Caltrans will monitor noise levels during construction to minimize the impact on local neighborhoods. If you experience excessive noise or dust related to this construction project, please contact Caltrans.
Contact Information
To receive email updates about this project, contact the Caltrans representative shown below.
Jim Medina
Public Information Officer
James.Medina@dot.ca.gov
Caltrans – District 7
Twitter @CaltransDist7