Edhat Staff
Update by California Highway Patrol
Due to the large amount of fire personnel and equipment using SR-154, in responding to various assignments, SR-154 will be closed to all traffic from 5:00 AM to 9:00 AM for the foreseeable future.
We would ask that all travelers who normally use SR-154 at the times of the closure to utilize U.S. 101 to travel between North to South County.
Between those times when SR-154 is open, we would still ask those travelers to completely avoid SR-154 and utilize U.S. 101 as significant delays could occur.
Residents who live and work within the boundaries of this closure will maintain access to State Route 154 with proper identification.
Source: California Highway Patrol
The Thomas Fire has currently burned through 237,500 acres with only 25% containment, and moving into the western area of Santa Barbara. Numerous fire personnel and equipment will be using SR-154 to stage the necessary resources to continue battling the fire as it progresses west.
The public is asked to completely avoid SR-154 during this time and to utilize U.S. 101 to travel between North and South County as significant delays will occur. Also, at any point, SR-154 could be closed to ensure of the free flow of emergency personnel.
