City of San Luis Obispo Pauses Construction Work Due to Rain

Pausing Work Due to Rain

Rainy conditions in the upcoming weeks will delay work on all SLO in Motion projects, including Transportation, Pavement, & Mobility Improvements. Work is anticipated to resume once weather conditions improve.

To prepare for this week’s storm, we recommend looking at the types of flood risks in your area. To read more storm preparation tips, please visit www.slocity.org/prepare.

Completed Work

We’ve finished repaving Sacramento Drive from Industrial Way to Via Esteban to extend the life of the pavement surface and to improve pedestrian safety and visibility.

Improvements include:

- 8 updated non-compliant curb ramps and 1 new ADA-compliant curb ramp to improve accessibility.
- 7,544 tons of asphalt as part of the roadway reconstruction.
- 2,500 linear feet of paved roadway (approximately 92,500 square feet of new pavement).
- 1,272 linear feet of buffered bike lanes to improve safety and comfort for cyclists.
- 1,150 square feet of green bike lane markings to improve visibility.

Work Resuming after Rainy Weather:

Work to upgrade and add more safety improvements to key streets and intersections is still underway.

Tank Farm Road: We expect to continue grinding and paving work from Wavertree Street to Poinsettia Street as we make our way towards Broad Street. We’ll be working on one side of the road at a time and will maintain traffic flowing in two directions. Commuters can expect traffic delays due to flagging, lane closures and shifting. Please drive carefully through the work zone, plan for extra travel time, take alternative routes, and share this information with your neighbors.

A picture of pavement work on Tank Farm Road.

Work will be continuing on-site for the Mission Plaza Enhancement Project. Commuters can expect traffic delays due to a road closure with detours, flagging, and construction trucks entering and leaving the area. Pedestrians can now access the sidewalk near the construction but can expect intermittent detours.

For more information about the Plaza Project, please visit www.slocity.org/missionplaza.

We are continuing sidewalk and landscaping work as part of the Cultural Arts District Parking Garage. We’re continuing utility and signage work on Palm, Nipomo, and Monterey Streets. During work Palm, Nipomo, and Monterey Streets are expected to be open, and commuters can still expect minor traffic delays due to intermittent flagging and lane shifting.

Striping renewal of San Luis Drive, Foothill Boulevard, and Marsh Street
Night work on Tank Farm Road from Broad Street to Poinsettia Street
Street and sidewalk repairs throughout the City where recent utility work was completed
Electrical work at the intersection of South & King Streets

Please keep an eye out for orange cones and active construction sites and remember to:

Allow Extra Travel Time: Due to ongoing construction, it’s a good idea to allow for extra travel time when navigating these areas.

Slow Down for Construction Crews: Remember to reduce your speed and exercise caution when driving through construction zones. Our dedicated crews are working diligently to make San Luis Obispo safer for everyone.

While exact schedules are subject to change due to weather or other unplanned conditions, the City of San Luis Obispo is committed to keeping the community informed as construction progresses. Your support and patience have been invaluable as we work to enhance the transportation options in San Luis Obispo. Thank you!

Other Construction and Traffic Impacts

Every week, we post current traffic updates and road closure information for all Public Works projects happening in San Luis Obispo. Follow these updates on our Construction and Traffic Updates webpage.