SLO in Motion Update – April 11, 2026

• South Higuera Street & Orcutt Road: We expect to continue traffic signal updates and installing signs at the intersections of S. Higuera Street and Suburban Road as well as Orcutt Road and Sacramento Drive/Duncan Road. Commuters can expect lane closures, lane shifting, and a flashing signal in the area from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.  
   
• South Street: We expect to continue electrical work at the intersection of South & King Streets to set up an electrical meter for a new and highly visible Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon crosswalk sign. Electrical work is expected to take only a week and once complete, work will pause for several months until supplies arrive. During the electrical work commuters can expect a bike lane closure and pedestrians can expect a small sidewalk detour. Please drive carefully and share the road in the area.   

Higuera Street: We expect to begin installing monitoring wells for the next couple of months at different locations on Higuera Street from Los Osos Valley Road to High Street to help track the condition of the City’s groundwater. Initial work includes drilling the holes to later install the rigs. Commuters can expect minor traffic delays due to no parking in the areas and shoulder closures. 

Mission Plaza Enhancement: 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. 

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.  

Ways to Stay Informed

Website: www.slocity.org/SLOinMotion
e-Notifications: www.slocity.org/Subscribe
Social Media: Follow the hashtag #SLOinMotion on Instagram and X (formerly Twitter). 
 

Contact Us

Email us: sloinmotion@slocity.org
Phone: 805-783-7887