Multiple ongoing state and local projects in commuter roadways across Ventura County are expected to cause some traffic delays over the weekend and into the week of Sept. 15.
The California Department of Transportation, or Caltrans, and the county of Ventura have several long-term projects in some busy highways and state routes. Ojai Valley drivers may face some delays and closures along Highway 33.
Lane closures can occur unexpectedly for several reasons including falling debris and vehicle collisions. For updated closures visit: Caltrans QuickMap.
Where can you expect some snags in your commute?
State Route 33 for Oak View to Ventura
The southbound State Route 33 will have daytime closures throughout the week from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. between Oak View and Ventura for asphalt paving. Residents should expect delays on the 33 on the following days:
Oak View and Ojai residents who would like to avoid the highway closures should take Santa Ana Road to get onto Highway 101 and take alternate streets to avoid lane closures. Commuters can also take Highway 150 into Santa Paula.
State Route 126 at Saticoy
The state route that connects Ventura and the Heritage Valley will see the closure of the westbound on-ramp and off-ramp of Wells Road on Sept. 18.
Westbound commuters coming from Fillmore or Santa Paula and hoping to get into Oxnard will have to take the Kimball Road exit and circle back to Wells or ride the southbound 101, according to Caltrans. The ramps will also be closed from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
State Route 118 in Moorpark
Moorpark's State Route 118 pavement rehabilitation project will see work on a nearly three-mile stretch of Los Angeles Avenue until fall of 2027, said Marc Bischoff, a spokesperson for Caltrans, in an email.
Daytime shoulder and sidewalk closures and nighttime lane closures will occur intermittently throughout the stretch of the highway from Spring Road to Montair Drive.
Motorists coming from the northbound direction of 118 can use Princeton Avenue into High Street to avoid Los Angeles Avenue. Drivers from Simi Valley, Somis and Camarillo can also take Tierra Rejada Road to reach the west side of the city.
State Route 232 in Oxnard from the 118 to 101 highways
Caltrans' State Route 232 pavement rehabilitation project in Oxnard spans a nearly four-mile stretch of Vineyard Ave. and has an expected completion window of winter 2026 or 2027.
The 232 is undergoing construction on sidewalks, curbs and shoulders on both northbound and southbound lanes.
El Rio and Riverpark residents hoping to avoid any delays due to construction can take either Rice Avenue or Oxnard Boulevard.
Ventura Road in Oxnard
The Ventura County Public Works Agency started its project aimed at building a new flood break barrier for the Santa Clara River Levee in Sept. 8.
Construction will close northbound lanes from Stone Creek Drive to Wagon Wheel Road for six weeks until the project wraps up around Oct. 18, according to the agency. The lane closures are 24/7, but construction and noise is expected from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Drivers coming or going to Oxnard or Highway 101 can avoid delays from the reduced lanes by going through Vineyard Boulevard or Oxnard Boulevard.
Ernesto Centeno Araujo covers breaking news for the Ventura County Star. He can be reached at , 805-437-0224 or on Instagram and X.