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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. 

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

• Various locations: We expect to begin street and sidewalk repairs throughout the City in areas where we completed utility work. Commuters can expect traffic delays, rolling traffic, and lane shifting as construction crews work in each area. To minimize traffic delays during the day, we anticipate doing some of this work at night towards the end of the week.
  
  
• Los Osos Valley Road: We expect to begin tree trimming on Los Osos Valley Road between Madonna Road and Auto Park Way towards the end of the week. To minimize traffic impacts during the day, we anticipate working from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. Commuters can expect lane shifting and residents will still have access to surrounding businesses and residential areas. 

Sewer & Water Projects

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 the next couple of months at different locations on Higuera Street from Los Osos Valley Road to High Street to help track the condition of the City’s groundwater. Areas where monitoring wells have been installed include: 

• Zaca Lane 
• Auto Park Way 

Work includes drilling the holes to later install the rigs. Commuters can expect minor traffic delays due to no parking in the areas and shoulder closures.  

Park Projects

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 Project: 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 little to no traffic delays in the area. Pedestrians can now access the sidewalk in the area with little to no detours. 

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

 Coming Soon

• Paving during nighttime at the intersection of Vachell Lane and S. Higuera Street to improve the surface of the road. 
• 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, 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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