Question: is the 101 freeway closed in santa barbara?
Answer: -- Cal Trans has closed the on-ramp at Turnpike on Highway 101 due to a sinkhole in Santa Barbara on Friday afternoon. The southbound Highway 101 on-ramp is closed from Turnpike Road in Santa Barbara due to a large sinkhole between the ramp and freeway. An emergency contract is underway to assess the damage and repair.