A very optimistic Cal Trans crew replaced the Armco Crash Barrier on the Eastbound side of Somis Road’s Dead Man’s Curve on Saturday morning, August 15th, 2026. Let the Countdown begin!
How long before this guardrail is either damaged or completely demolished is anybody’s guess. Jimmy Mac On Two Wheels will deploy vigilant monitoring and report as soon as we see dings, dents, splinters or paint scraping on what may be the most expensive thirty feet of Armco Crash Barrier in Ventura County.
THREE REASONS FOR DESTROYING THE RAILING
There are three reasons that this may be the most expensive guardrail in Ventura County. The first is entering the curve at excessive speed. The second is distracted driving. The third is driving while impaired. Giving a driver the benefit of the doubt, it could be a mechanical failure like a flat tire or snapped steering column—but I’d wager the first three scenarios are far more likely culprits.
I used to ride my bicycle on Somis Road but stopped a few years ago because of the dangers that speeding, distracted or impaired drivers pose to cyclists, pedestrians, motorcyclists and other drivers. While the turn itself is not dangerous, many drivers on this road are. Jimmy Mac On Two Wheels urges cyclists and pedestrians to use great caution when approaching the outside of this turn—and that goes for shoppers at Paty’s Farm stand. I can ask drivers to slow down, pay attention and avoid driving while buzzed, but I believe it will take law enforcement presence to extend the barrier’s life and maybe yours too.
As Good As New: The replaced guardrail is ready for the next out-of-control driver. Sharp-eyed readers will notice the Westbound barrier taken out by a driver who should have their license revoked. Careless drivers make this road dangerous for cyclists, pedestrians and shoppers of Paty’s Farm Stand.
PREVIOUS POSTINGS ON THE SOMIS DEAD MAN’S CURVE
Somis Road Guardrail Takes Another Hit
Somis Road Guardrail Destroyed After 15 Months Of Service
Countdown To Destruction Starts On Somis Road Today
Grinch Attacks Somis Road’s Dead Man’s Curve
