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Santa Barbara County First District Supervisor Das Williams — Constructions Begins at San Ysidro Road, more news

by Community Contributor • March 20, 2023 • Comments Off

Construction Begins on San Ysidro Roundabout in Montecito

The San Ysidro Roundabout will improve traffic flow at the intersection at San Ysidro Road, North Jameson Lane, and the northbound Highway 101 on-and off-ramps at San Ysidro Road. This single-lane roundabout will be planted with native and drought-tolerant landscaping, and have crosswalks around the roundabout with median islands to enable pedestrians to cross one direction of traffic at a time.

Bicyclists can either take the lane through the roundabout or dismount and use crosswalks.

Roundabout construction is scheduled from March 2023 through the end of 2023.

? Northbound Off-Ramp at Olive Mill Road will be continue to be closed, with scheduled re-opening upon completion of the Olive Mill Roundabout. Drivers should use the Northbound Off-Ramp at San Ysidro Road.

? Northbound On-Ramp At San Ysidro will be closed, with scheduled re-opening in early 2025 (for roundabout and highway work).

This project is being delivered early to help enhance local traffic circulation due to regional funding and Measure A.

More Construction Updates

Sign up for construction updates, as well as view stage and detour, maps online at www.SBROADS.com. Construction and ramp closures for the San Ysidro Roundabout will continue into the Highway 101: Montecito project that starts this summer.

Beach Closure

The Santa Barbara County Public Health Department has issued a “BEACH CLOSURE” for all recreational water contact at Butterfly Beach within one-quarter (¼) mile of the storm drain outfall in response to a spill of untreated sewage reaching ocean waters along this beach shoreline.

Santa Barbara County Environmental Health Services was notified by the Montecito Sanitary District of a broken sewer force main on Channel Drive. The broken pipe is currently being repaired and no additional sewage is anticipated to be discharged to the storm drain. It was estimated that the spill involved a release of approximately 6,650 gallons of sewage. As a result, Butterfly Beach within one-quarter (¼) mile of the storm drain outfall has been closed to recreational water contact. The affected area has been posted with signs warning the public to avoid contact with the water until sample results indicate the water is safe for recreational use. Contact with sewage-contaminated water increases the risk for certain types of illnesses such as rashes, fever, chills, ear infections, vomiting, and diarrhea.

The County of Santa Barbara implements a variety of programs to protect public health and enhance environmental quality of County watersheds and beaches. Working to improve water quality by reducing or treating sources of pollution is a multi-faceted task. To find out what is being done to improve water quality and how you can help, visit www.sbprojectcleanwater.org

Remembering Patricia Schroeder

A hero died this week. Some might say it’s weird that I followed the career of a Congresswoman when I was in grade school and junior high, but I was struck by Patricia Schroeder’s poise and calm manner in both parry and attack. In the face of a male-dominated Congress, Patricia stood up and spoke out, leading the effort to pass landmark legislation supporting mothers and children. Congresswoman Schroeder blazed the trail for future generations of women in civic life. During this Women’s History Month, I want to take the time to remember her legacy and contributions so that my daughters’ generation can continue her fight for women’s rights and fairness.

Road Maintenance Workshops

The Santa Barbara County Public Works Department invites YOU to our annual Road RdMAP public workshops. These workshops will cover road maintenance activities, the County’s approach to pavement preservation, current and ongoing projects, and Americans with Disabilities Act compliance. This meeting is a good opportunity for anyone living in unincorporated communities to provide input on County maintenance in their neighborhood.

North County Public Workshop – Tue., March 28th – 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Cuyama, Orcutt, Sisquoc, Garey, Vandenberg Village, Ballard, Los Alamos, Los Olivos, Mission Hills, Casmalia, Santa Ynez

South County Public Workshop – Wed., March 29th – 6 pm – 7:30 pm

Toro Canyon, Mission Canyon, Summerland, Montecito, Eastern Goleta Valley, Isla Vista, Gaviota

Spanish language interpretation services will be available at each meeting. If you cannot attend, please send your comments or questions to the Public Works Department at pwroads@cosbpw.net.

Commemorating Tibet Day

Last week, I was honored to join the Santa Barbara Friends of Tibet to raise the Tibet flag at the County Administration Building, and commemorate Santa Barbara Tibet Day. I have sponsored a resolution proclaiming that we as a county recognize the importance of standing up for the basic, fundamental human rights of the Tibetan people, and commemorating March 10th as Tibet Day in Santa Barbara County.