A state highway closure in Ventura County originally planned for this weekend has been postponed.
A $6.5 million construction project will repair a section of Highway 33 north of Ojai that is a significant safety concern. The area is near the North Fork Matilija Bridge. A section of the highway will be widened and reconfigured, with new drainage systems and concrete barriers installed.
To do the work, the 33 will need to be completely closed over two weekends, leading to significant detours for drivers between Highways 150 and 166. The weekend-long shutdown planned for this weekend has been postponed.
However, the 33 will be closed north of Ojai from Friday night, August 22, to early Monday morning, August 25. A similar weekend-long shutdown will happen from September 19 to 22.
It's a long-term project, with work expected to continue for the next few years.
