Full Notification

From May 10-17, 2015, California will again host The Amgen Tour of California, America’s largest and most prestigious professional cycling race.

Stage 5 will start in Santa Barbara on May 14th. The route begins at the intersection of Cabrillo Boulevard and Calle Cesar Chavez. The California Highway Patrol will accompany the race and the Santa Barbara Police Department will facilitate road closures along the route within the City of Santa Barbara. Every effort will be made to minimize the impact on residents, businesses, and traffic.

The following road closures may impact your personal or business travel. Please plan accordingly.

Cabrillo Boulevard between Garden Street and Calle Cesar Chavez, the start location, will be closed from 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13th to 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14th.

Temporary road closures will occur on Cabrillo Boulevard from the start location at Calle Cesar Chavez to Hot Springs Road from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 14th. The effect of these closures may impact traffic on surrounding streets.

Additional information for residents and business owners on the route: Oncoming traffic will be stopped approximately 20 minutes before the race. Traffic going in the same direction as the race will be allowed until the race approaches. All driveways exiting onto the course will be closed as the race passes. Traffic will be allowed to cross the course until the race is approaching. Emergency vehicles will not be affected by road closures. Residents should remain patient when driving in the area of the event. Everyone should drive cautiously and at reduced speed.

Additional details may be found at: http://www.santabarbaraca.com/santabarbara-tourofcalifornia.