UPDATE: Hwy 166 Reopens; Backfiring Operations Continue on Gifford Fire’s Northern Flank

Highway 166 Reopens Following Gifford Fire Repairs

Highway 166 between Santa Maria and State Route 33 reopened at noon on Wednesday, Caltrans announced, after being closed since August 1. The Gifford Fire

Highway 166 reopens; hour-long traffic delays expected; Gifford fire damage repairs continue

With the Gifford fire burning largely to the north in San Luis Obispo County Wednesday, Caltrans reopened Highway 166 Wednesday at noon, even as crews were working to repair damage caused by the blaze that ignited along the road's shoulder…

Caltrans Reopens Highway 166 After Days of Gifford Fire Repairs

Highway 166 between Santa Maria and New Cuyama reopened Wednesday after a long closure due to the Gifford Fire burning along both sides of the roadway.  Caltrans District 5 has been making repairs to fire-related damage along the roadway. The highway is open, but there will be on-way reversing traffic control for one section, causing delays for vehicles.  “Travelers on Highway 166 making the trip between Highway 101 and Highway 33 should expect …

UPDATE: Hwy 166 reopens; backfiring operations continue on Gifford Fire’s northern flank

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