Valley Vista Dr. Storm Drain Repairs

Valley Vista Dr. Storm Drain Repairs TRAFFIC ALERT Drainage improvements across Valley Vista Dr, south of Marine View Dr are underway to replace the failed storm drain pipe caused by the January – March major rainfall events. VCPWA staff is carefully replacing the storm drain pipe which requires one-lane, two-way traffic operation using flaggers during…

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Ventura County Public Works Agency Announces Two New Department Directors

Anitha Balan, Director, Roads & Transportation and Jim O’Tousa, Director, Engineering Services. (VENTURA COUNTY, California) July 19, 2023 – Ventura County Public Works Agency (VCPWA) recently announced two new Department Directors, both through internal promotions: Anitha Balan has been appointed to Director of Roads & Transportation, and Jim O’ Tousa to Director of Engineering Services.…

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A Gateway Project for Ecological Restoration

June 1, 2023 Civil + Structured ENGINEER media The Matilija Dam Ecosystem Restoration Project (MDERP) is currently organized as a public-private partnership under the leadership of the Ventura County Public Works Agency. This collaboration has resulted in countless hours of community outreach and coordination with diverse public-private partnerships including state, local, and federal agencies as…

State Route 33 Remains Closed North of Ojai

State Route 33 Remains Closed North of Ojai Due to Winter Storm Damage Los Padres National Forest – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) advises State Route 33 (SR-33) remains closed from Matilija Hot Springs Road to the Ozena Fire Station (just south of Lockwood Valley Road) in Los Padres National Forest to repair extensive…