City of San Luis Obispo, CA

The City of San Luis Obispo invites community members, businesses, and community partners to attend an upcoming community meeting on the Prado Interchange Project. The meeting will provide an update on project design, timeline and next steps, and offer opportunities for attendees to ask questions and learn more about the project directly from the design team, City staff and project partners.

Prado Interchange Project Community Meeting: 

Date: Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: The Pavilion at SLO Ranch (871 Froom Ranch Way)

The meeting will begin with a brief presentation, followed by an open-house format featuring staffed information stations focused on key aspects of the project. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the project.

About the Prado Interchange Project

The Prado Interchange Project is a long-planned infrastructure improvement that will:

• Together with the adjacent Prado Creek Bridge Project and the future Prado Road Extension project, will establish a critical east-west connection across the City, enhance emergency response and evacuation capabilities, support infrastructure needs for new housing in the Margarita area, and supports existing housing by linking Prado Road with Dalidio Road and the growing Serra Meadows and San Luis Ranch areas.
• Improve access for residents, businesses, and emergency responders, ensuring a resilient transportation network.
• Alleviate traffic congestion by providing an alternate route to the overburdened Madonna and LOVR interchanges and improve flow on US 101.
• Addresses long-standing traffic congestion and safety concerns identified in regional transportation plans.
• Expand access for drivers, cyclists, pedestrians, and transit users in southern San Luis Obispo

Supporting Broader City Goals

In addition to improving mobility and safety, the Prado Interchange Project supports broader community priorities, including:

• Housing development and access
• Economic vitality
• Climate action and reduced vehicle miles traveled
• A more resilient and connected transportation network

The City is coordinating closely with Caltrans, San Luis Obispo Council of Governments, and regional partners to ensure compliance with state and environmental requirements. Community input gathered at the meeting will help inform the ongoing design and future phases of the project.

Renderings of the Prado Interchange Project.

Media Contact: Matt Horn, Major City Projects Manager, (805) 423-0200, mhorn@slocity.org