Santa Maria Begins Chip Sealing, Drivers Urged to Take Alternate Routes

Santa Maria officials are asking drivers to use alternate routes during a road resurfacing project underway across several areas of the city.

On October 3, 2025, the City of Santa Maria said in a statement, “Drivers are advised there is an updated schedule of dates for local city streets to be chip sealed during the citywide road resurfacing project.”

Updated Schedule due to weather conditions.

The City is contracting Pavement Coating Company to perform this $3 million project funded by Measure A, Gas Tax, and SB-1 Gas Tax dollars. pic.twitter.com/CScLoqDVxC

— CityofSantaMariaCa (@City_SantaMaria) October 4, 2025

Officials cited weather conditions behind the revised dates. The project is expected to continue through mid-November.

The project involves removing existing striping, applying a new chip seal surface, repainting lines, and installing traffic loops.

Pavement Coating Company has been contracted to complete the $3 million project, funded by Measure A, Gas Tax, and SB-1 Gas Tax dollars.

Officials said maintaining safe, well-kept roads is a top priority for residents and city infrastructure.

As part of its Smart City, Safe City programs, the Department of Public Works tracks the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) to assess the condition of streets. Using available funds, including tax revenue from gas purchases, officials conduct annual assessments and develop road projects.

Streets to Be Chip Sealed

• Betteravia Road from South Broadway to A Street – Friday, Oct. 3, and Monday, Oct 6
• Western Avenue from Morrison Avenue to Stowell Road – Monday, Oct. 6
• Bradley Road from Stowell Road to Betteravia Road – Tuesday, Oct. 7; Wednesday, Oct. 8; Thursday, Oct. 9
• Cook Street from Miller Street to Broadway – Tuesday, Oct. 7; Wednesday, Oct. 8; Thursday, Oct. 9
• Western Avenue from Cook Street to Morrison Avenue – Tuesday, Oct. 7; Wednesday, Oct. 8; Thursday, Oct. 9
• Betteravia Road from Miller Street to Highway 101– Friday, Oct. 10; Monday, Oct. 13; Tuesday, Oct. 14
• Alvin Avenue from Blosser Road to Curryer Street – Friday, Oct. 10; Monday, Oct. 13; Tuesday, Oct. 14
• Blosser Road from Donovan Road to Morrison Avenue – Wednesday, Oct. 15; Thursday, Oct. 16; Friday, Oct. 17
• Alvin Avenue from Curryer Street to College Drive – Wednesday, Oct. 15; Friday, Oct. 17; Monday, Oct. 20; Thursday, Oct. 23
• Alvin Avenue from College Drive to Suey Road – Thursday, Oct. 16; Friday, Oct. 17; Thursday, Oct. 23
• Blosser Road from Morrison Avenue to Betteravia Road – Monday, Oct. 20; Tuesday, 10/21; Thursday, Oct. 23
• Hidden Pines Way from Preisker Lane to Railroad Avenue – Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 24
• Preisker Lane from Hidden Pines to North Broadway – Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 24
• Carlotti Drive from Seaward Drive to East Donovan Road – Wednesday, Oct. 22 and Friday, Oct. 24

Officials said that permanent restriping and loop installation will be carried out later. Residents and businesses along the affected area will be notified when parking or street access is restricted, but driveways to businesses will remain open.

City staff have also urged drivers to follow all temporary construction signs and slow down in work zones.

Santa Maria at a Glance

Located on the Central Coast in Santa Barbara County, Santa Maria is home to several wineries and is known for its Santa Maria-style BBQ.

Its relatively affordable housing makes it attractive to new residents.

In 2021, the median home sale price in Santa Maria reached a record $460,000, up 11.9% from the previous year, according to the Santa Maria Association of Realtors.