State Route 118 between Sand Canyon Road and Balcom Canyon Road.
Ventura County - Caltrans announces overnight one-way alternating traffic control on State Route 118 (Los Angeles Avenue/SR-118) between Sand Canyon Road and Balcom Canyon Road near the unincorporated Ventura County area of Somis tonight for excavation.
One-way traffic control will be in effect from 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 22 to 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23 for roadway excavation.
On Tuesday, Dec. 23 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. crews will remove excavated material behind k-rail on the south shoulder of the highway without lane closures.
Residents and businesses located near construction may experience noise, vibrations and dust associated with demolition activities. Closures are subject to change due to weather, material, or other factors. Motorists can view current traffic conditions on the Caltrans QuickMap.
The speed limit through the construction zone is posted at 45 m.p.h. Please obey the speed limit and drive with caution. Caltrans urges motorists to use alternate routes.
The work is part of the State Route 118 Slope Repair Project, which will construct two retaining walls on the south side of the highway, among other improvements. The total project cost is $30.8 million and is anticipated to be completed in winter of 2026/2027. The contractor on this project is CA Rasmussen, Inc.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: Dec. 22, 2025
District: District 7
Contact: Marc Bischoff
Email: marc.bischoff@dot.ca.gov