from CalTrans on Twitter:
"#MontecitoFlood Update: #Hwy101 thru Santa Barbara area
will NOT reopen on Monday, Jan 15 and there is no estimate due to ongoing rescue/recovery & extensive clean-up/repairs. Continue using #Hwy5 to #Hwy46 or #Hwy166 back to #Hwy101 to/from central coast & So Cal, safe travels."
You should see the photo that accompanied this announcement. It shows what looks like a backwoods swamp full of debris. Hwy 101 is under that mess somewhere.
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