Thousands of travelers hit an unexpected delay Thursday night, when a key section of Highway 101 was closed due to reports of fireworks on the roadway.
The shutdown happened just after 9 p.m. between Kanan and Lost Hills Roads. Motorists were diverted off the freeway, creating massive traffic delays.
People were advised to avoid the shutdown by taking Highways 23 and 118 to travel from Los Angeles to Ventura County. With the investigation taking hours, the section of Highway 101 was still closed as of 1:30 a.m. Friday.
