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The City of San Luis Obispo is proud to announce the completion of the 2025 Transportation, Paving, and Mobility Improvements project. This achievement marks significant progress in the City’s ongoing efforts to enhance connectivity, improve accessibility, and strengthen long-term neighborhood vitality.
 
The improvements have enhanced traffic flow and safety along five major corridors:

• Tank Farm Road (Santa Fe Road to Orcutt Road)
• Sacramento Drive (Industrial Road to Via Esteban)
• Broad Street (Orcutt Road to Tank Farm Road)
• Madonna Road (Cabrillo Highway on-ramp to Higuera Street)
• Prado Road (S. Higuera Street to Hopkins Lane)

“We’re proud to celebrate this important step forward for San Luis Obispo,” said Public Works Project Manager, Hai Nguyen. “This project improves safety and mobility for everyone in our community, whether you walk, bike, or drive.”

The work was part of SLO in Motion, the City’s initiative to invest in high-impact infrastructure that benefits residents, businesses, and visitors alike. Completed improvements include:

• Repaired potholes and reconstructed roadway pavement, creating smoother surfaces for driving, transit use, biking, and walking.
• Implemented traffic calming measures to help reduce illegal speeding along Sacramento Drive and Tank Farm Road.
• Improved pedestrian visibility and safety at crossings along Tank Farm Road.
• Enhanced bicycle safety by increasing separation and visibility between bike lanes and faster-moving vehicle traffic on Sacramento Drive and Tank Farm Road.
• Upgraded the intersection at Mill Street and Santa Rosa Street for improved efficiency and safety.

Sacramento Improvements

• 8 updated non-compliant curb ramps and 1 new ADA-compliant curb ramp to improve accessibility.
• 7,544 tons of asphalt poured as part of the roadway reconstruction.
• 2,500 linear feet of paved roadway (approximately 92,500 square feet of new pavement)
• 1,272 linear feet of buffered bike lanes to improve safety and comfort for people who bike
• 1,150 square feet of green bike lane markings to improve visibility
• 2 radar speed feedback signs to encourage safer driving speeds
• 2 flashing yellow beacons at the roadway curve north of Via Esteban to enhance driver awareness and safety

Tank Farm Improvements

• 20 updated curb ramps (to meet ADA compliance)
• 12,500 tons of asphalt poured as part of the roadway reconstruction
• 4,300 linear feet of paved roadway (approximately 242,500 square feet of new pavement)
• 6,300 linear feet of buffered bike lanes to improve safety and comfort for people who bike
• 3,150 linear feet of green bike lane markings to improve visibility
• 4 radar speed feedback signs to encourage safer driving speeds
• 2 flashing yellow beacons to enhance driver awareness and safety
• 2 streetlights to improve nighttime visibility and reduce pedestrian crossing risk.
• 2 high-visibility crosswalks to improve driver awareness and increase yielding to pedestrians
• 3 Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon systems to improve driver compliance and enhance pedestrian crossing safety

Throughout construction, the City worked closely with nearby residents and businesses to minimize disruptions, communicate progress, and gather input. Community feedback helped shape key aspects of the project and ensured alignment with long-term neighborhood needs.

“These improvements are a direct result of thoughtful planning, community input, and collaboration across City departments,” said Public Works Project Inspector, Chase Montoya. “A big thank you to our residents for their patience during construction and for helping us keep SLO in motion.”

If you haven’t seen the improvements, be sure to drive by to experience them for yourself!

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