Mission Canyon Road Storm Repairs: Santa Barbara County Awards $2.2 Million Construction Contract

MISSION CANYON, Santa Barbara County — October 29, 2026. Santa Barbara County has approved a construction contract worth $2,207,700 for storm-related repair work along Mission Canyon Road. The Board of Supervisors voted on September 15, 2026, to award the contract to Beador Construction Company, Inc., according to the county’s official agenda and action record.

What exactly was approved?

The board action covers a package of four county road-repair projects identified as 862458, 862460, 864057 and 864062. The county described the purpose as returning damaged road facilities to a safe travel condition after storm impacts. The approval included plans, specifications and authority to execute the contract.

What does the $2.2 million figure include?

The basic construction award was $2,207,700. The board also authorized a change-order contingency of up to $126,435 and additional supplemental work of up to $71,000. With those allowances, the total authorized amount was capped at $2,405,135. The higher number is an authorized ceiling, not confirmation that every dollar has been spent.

Why this road matters

Mission Canyon’s terrain and limited routes make maintenance especially consequential for everyday travel and emergency access. Storm-damaged pavement, shoulders or drainage facilities may require specialized repairs on steep and constrained sections of road. The official board record does not itself contain a real-time detour notice or independently verify completion of every repair by October 29.

Where does the funding come from?

The county approved corresponding budget changes for fiscal year 2026–27 involving its roads operations and capital funds. The agenda describes a restricted-purpose road-fund balance connected to 2023–24 storms, along with changes to projected intergovernmental revenue. The budget action should not be mistaken for a new federal award without confirmation from the responsible agency.

What residents should check

Ask County Public Works for the work locations, the approved traffic management plan, access for emergency vehicles, estimated construction dates and whether sections have already been repaired. Anyone driving the corridor should follow posted closure signs rather than assume the road is fully open or closed based only on the September board vote.

Primary source: Santa Barbara County Board of Supervisors, File 26-00855, September 15, 2026. The agenda records passage and includes executed contract documents.

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