101 South and Price street on ramp closed Tuesday morning, unknown when it will reopen

Well, if your Tuesday morning commute involved heading south on the 101, you probably ran into a headache at the Price Street on-ramp. According to KEYT News Channel 3-12, that ramp has been closed since 10 p.m. Monday night after a semi-truck hit a construction zone and then collided with a construction vehicle. Hazmat crews have been on-site cleaning up, and as of this morning, there’s no word yet on when it’ll reopen.

For those of us who rely on that ramp to hop on the 101—whether you’re heading to work in Carpinteria or just trying to avoid the Milpas Street traffic—this is a real snag. It’s a reminder of how much our daily rhythms depend on these little on-ramps and how quickly a late-night accident can ripple into our morning routines. Here’s hoping the investigation wraps up fast and the cleanup crew gets us back on track. In the meantime, maybe plan for an extra cup of coffee and an alternate route through town.