SLO in Motion Update – March 21, 2026

Pavement and Striping are Complete on Tank Farm Road

Check out what we have going on in the upcoming weeks as we continue to make progress on our ongoing neighborhood enhancement projects aimed at making our city safer, more accessible, and better connected. 

Completed Work

The Cultural Arts Parking Garage is complete! The new public parking garage is located at 609 Palm Street, on the corner of Nipomo and Palm Streets, and adds nearly 400 parking spaces, 41 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, 14 bike lockers and 16 bike parking spaces to support downtown businesses, cultural venues, residents and visitors 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

If you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to stop by and park in the garage at no cost during its first 28 days of operation (until April 13, 2026). 

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

• • Tank Farm Road: We’ve completed paving, striping, and installing pedestrian flashing beacons on Tank Farm. We expect to clean and add finishing touches throughout entire area of the project. Commuters can expect very minor traffic delays due to lane shifting. 
     
  • South & King Intersection: We expect to begin electrical work at the intersection of South & King Streets to get the area ready 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. 

A picture of a newly striped section of Tank Farm Road including new flashing pedestrian flashing beacons.

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.

• Street and sidewalk repairs throughout the City where recent utility work was completed 
• Installation of Groundwater Monitoring Wells throughout the City 
• Traffic signal updates at the intersections of Higuera & Suburban and Orcutt & Duncan 

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.  

We want to hear from you and keep you informed. Below are a few ways to stay involved with these projects. 

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).