Coming Soon: Paving Work on Tank Farm Road

The City of San Luis Obispo expects to begin grinding and paving work on Tank Farm Road, from Orcutt Road to Broad Street, as part of the 2025 Transportation, Paving, and Mobility Improvements project. This initiative will maintain and repair key streets, extend the life of existing pavement, and advance high-priority accessibility and safety improvements as part of SLO in Motion, the City’s plan to enhance infrastructure throughout our community.

Crews plan to begin work from Wavertree Street to Righetti Ranch Road, as they work their way toward Broad Street, paving one side of the road at a time. Two-way traffic will be maintained throughout the duration of the work, with traffic flow directed around active construction zones.

Paving Upgrades:

Tank Farm Road, from Santa Fe Road to Orcutt Road
Sacramento Drive, from Industrial Way to Via Esteban (nearly complete)

Completed Striping Renewal:

Broad Street (Orcutt Road to Tank Farm Road)
Madonna Road (Cabrillo Highway on-ramp to Higuera Street)
Prado Road (S. Higuera Street to Hopkins Lane)
The intersection of Mill Street and Santa Rosa Street

Construction Timeline and What to Expect

Work began in late August 2025, and is now anticipated to be completed in the spring of 2026. Curb ramp upgrades have been completed on Sacramento Drive and we are wrapping up paving making the area safer and more accessible. It is expected that grinding and paving work will take place during standard construction from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the possibility of nightwork to minimize traffic impacts during the day.

Community members can expect:

Temporary lane and road closures
Lane shifting
Detours and traffic noise
Construction noise
Use of heavy equipment

Impacted residents and businesses will receive advance notice before work begins on their street. We appreciate the community’s patience as we work on these City improvements.

SLO in Motion: Investing in a Connected & Safer Community

These improvements will create safer, more connected streets for all users, whether driving, biking or walking, and promoting accessibility and the long-term vitality of San Luis Obispo neighborhoods.

For more information about this project, please visit the 2025 Transportation, Paving, & Mobility Improvements webpage.

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.