Hollister Avenue Roundabout Closure Planned for Drainage Work
Drainage work is prompting a one-week closure at the Hollister Avenue roundabout near the Highway 217 off-ramp and Dearborn Place in Goleta. This will restrict eastbound travel from Dearborn Place and the southbound Highway 217 off-ramp, requiring drivers to make…
Santa Barbara Santa Maria San Luis Obispo, CA, October 7, 2026 —
A segment of Hollister Avenue in Goleta will experience a temporary closure next week to facilitate essential drainage work. The affected area is the roundabout located near the Highway 217 off-ramp and Dearborn Place.
The closure is scheduled to last for one week. During this period, eastbound traffic originating from Dearborn Place will be restricted. Additionally, vehicles approaching from the southbound Highway 217 off-ramp will also face limitations on eastbound travel along Hollister Avenue.
Authorities have outlined a specific detour for affected drivers. To proceed eastbound on Hollister Avenue, motorists will be required to complete a U-turn. This adjustment to traffic flow is anticipated to potentially cause delays for commuters navigating the area.
The specific start and end dates for the one-week closure were not provided in the summary. The contractor undertaking the drainage work was also not identified.
Commuters are advised to plan for potential traffic congestion and to seek alternate routes if possible to avoid the closure area and associated delays. The purpose of the work is to improve the area’s drainage infrastructure.
Story summarized from the original created by Jaime Shaw for the City of Goleta on www.noozhawk.com, see more information here.
