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Pausing Work Due to Rain   

Rainy conditions in the upcoming weeks will delay work on all SLO in Motion projects, including Transportation, Pavement, & Mobility Improvements. Work is anticipated to resume once weather conditions improve. 

To prepare for this week’s storm, we recommend looking at the types of flood risks in your area. To read more storm preparation tips, please visit www.slocity.org/prepare. 

Work Resuming After Rainy Weather

Transportation, Pavement, & Mobility Improvements

Work to upgrade and add more safety improvements to key streets and intersections is still underway. We expect to continue work in the areas below.

• Tank Farm Road: We expect to continue grinding and paving work from Wavertree Street to Poinsettia Street as we make our way towards Broad Street. We’ll be working on one side of the road at a time and will maintain traffic flowing in two directions. Commuters can expect traffic delays due to flagging, lane closures and shifting. Please drive carefully through the work zone, plan for extra travel time, take alternative routes, and share this information with your neighbors. 

Park Projects

Work will be continuing on-site for the Mission Plaza Enhancement Project. Work will continue on site, as we wrap up paving around the area. Commuters can expect minimal traffic delays due to flagging and construction trucks entering and leaving the area on Monterey Street between Broad and Palm Streets. Pedestrians can expect sidewalk closures with detours.  

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

Parking Projects 

We are continuing sidewalk and landscaping work as part of the Cultural Arts District Parking Garage. We’re continuing striping and utility work on Palm, Nipomo, and Monterey Streets. During work Palm, Nipomo, and Monterey Streets are expected to be open, and commuters can still expect minor traffic delays due to intermittent flagging and lane shifting. 

Coming Soon

• Striping renewal of San Luis Drive, Foothill Boulevard, and Marsh Street 
• Night work on Tank Farm Road from Broad Street to Poinsettia Street 
• Street and sidewalk repairs throughout the City where recent utility work was completed 
• Electrical work at the intersection of South & King Streets

Please keep an eye out for orange cones and active construction sites and remember to:  

Allow Extra Travel Time: Due to ongoing construction, please allow for extra travel time when navigating these areas. 


Slow Down for Construction Crews: Please reduce your speed and exercise caution when driving through construction zones. Slow down if you see orange cones. Our dedicated crews are working diligently to make San Luis Obispo safer for everyone.

Why These Projects Matter

While these construction projects may create temporary disruptions, we want to emphasize their significance in shaping the future and protecting the City San Luis Obispo. Each project is community-driven and essential to our city's future. They are not just about fixing roads, creeks, and adding bike lanes; they're a vital part of our collective vision for San Luis Obispo. 

Once complete, they will keep SLO in motion, keeping our infrastructure in tip-top shape, making it easier and safer for community members to get around, connecting communities, and creating healthy recreational opportunities for community members.  

As you navigate through these construction zones, please remember that the inconveniences you may face today are investments in a brighter and more accessible tomorrow. 

Thank you for being part of this journey with us. Together, we are shaping the future of San Luis Obispo, one project at a time. 

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.  

Website: Get to know the SLO in Motion projects by visiting www.slocity.org/sloinmotion. 
Email us: sloinmotion@slocity.org 
Call us: 805-783-7887 
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