Construction activities for Project Connect are advancing smoothly along Hollister Avenue, with significant progress made on the north side of the Hollister Avenue Bridge over San Jose Creek. In an impressive feat, crews completed a large concrete pour, with 35 trucks delivering 320 cubic yards of concrete in just one day. This concrete was pumped into the newly constructed rebar decking.

Work will continue throughout the winter, weather permitting, as crews focus on finishing the north side of the bridge and completing key connection points along Hollister Avenue.

Please note: For safety reasons, all construction zones are closed to the public. We ask that drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians use caution and share the road responsibly as they navigate around these areas.

We know projects such as this one are impactful. We appreciate your patience as we work to build a better future for Goleta.

About Project Connect:

Project Connect is a multi-year project that will enhance pedestrian access and safety, improve road conditions, and build critical linkage throughout Goleta while increasing stormwater flow capacity in San Jose Creek under Hollister Bridge.

The large-scale construction project includes the Ekwill Street & Fowler Road Extensions, Hollister Avenue Bridge Replacement Project, two new roundabouts on Hollister Avenue at the Highway 217 interchange, the Hollister Avenue Interim Striping Project, and San Jose Creek flood control capacity improvements. Project completion is anticipated in 2026 when drivers and pedestrians will have increased east-west access across Old Town Goleta.

The City understands that projects such as this can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your patience.

For additional information or questions, please email Connect@CityofGoleta.org, call 805-690-5116 or visit www.CityofGoleta.org/ProjectConnect.