A major Central Coast highway has reopened after a 13-day closure due to a wildfire.
Highway 166 between Santa Maria and New Cuyama reopened Wednesday afternoon. It was closed on August 1, after the Gifford Fire broke out about 15 miles northeast of Santa Maria.
The fire burned on both sides of the highway.
Caltrans officials say that while the highway has reopened, repairs continue on parts of the road. Motorists could experience up to an hour delays, with one-way controlled traffic on some sections of the highway.
