SLO in Motion Update – May 23, 2026

Night Street Improvements are Continuing Near S. Higuera and High Streets This Week.

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.

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

Various locations: We expect to continue street and sidewalk repairs throughout the City in areas where we completed utility work. To minimize traffic impacts during the day, we anticipate continuing this work at night on Santa Rosa Street & Foothill Boulevard as well as S. Higuera & High Streets. Commuters can expect traffic delays, rolling traffic, and lane shifting as construction crews work in each area.
South Higuera & Vachell Lane: We expect to begin night paving work at the intersection of Vachell Lane & S. Higuera Street to repair the surface of the road as early as the beginning of next week for about a week. The work is expected to take place from 9 p.m. – 7 a.m. Commuters can expect traffic delays due to lane closures and bike lane closures in the area.

An image of the Vachell Lane and S. Higuera Intersection taken from a sidewalk.

Work to upgrade vital groundwork to enhance the reliability, capacity, and safety of our water and sewer system is underway. See what areas we’re working on below.

Higuera Street: We expect to continue installing monitoring wells for a couple more weeks at different locations on Higuera Street from Los Osos Valley Road to High Street to help track the condition of the City’s groundwater. Commuters can expect minor traffic delays due to no parking in the areas and shoulder closures.

An aerial image of the Righetti Ranch Community Park construction site on Tiburon Way.

Righetti Community Park: We’ll be continuing on-site foundational work such as grading. Community members can expect typical construction noise, along with vehicles and equipment moving in and out of the area. Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures with detours. Standard construction hours will be 7 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Mission Plaza Enhancement: Finishing touches like landscaping work and small outstanding items are continuing for the project at the Mission Plaza. The new restrooms are open to the public. Commuters can expect minor traffic delays and intermittent flagging due to trucks moving in and out of the area for concrete work of the kiosk patio. Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures with detours.

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

Utility work on Tiburon Way near the Ranch House Road roundabout as part of the Righetti Community Park.

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.