A freeway patrol service which helps stranded motorists is being temporarily expanded to Ventura, to help minimize traffic jams during the Ventura County Fair.
The Ventura County Transportation Commission is extending its Freeway Patrol Service during the fair's 12 day run in August.
The program puts roving tows trucks on some of the county's highways to help with things like flat tires, leaking hoses, and people running out of gas. The idea is to get the disabled vehicles back on the road as soon as possible to prevent accidents and congestion.
The free patrol service started in 2021, and operates Mondays through Fridays during peak commute times. It normally covers Highway 101 from the Los Angeles County line to Oxnard, as well as Highway 118 from the Los Angeles County line to Moorpark.