Department News

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3/20/2026

Expect Delays Due for Major Maintenance on Buckley Road

Drivers using Buckley Road should expect 15-minute delays on March 23 to March 27, 2026, between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
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3/10/2026

Traffic Delays for Repairs to Peachy Canyon Road

PASO ROBLES – Drivers may experience some delays on Peachy Canyon Road as the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works completes shoulder repairs for damage caused by the 2023 storms. During the repairs, drivers may see traffic delays of up to 15 minutes between 7 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays from March 16 to April 3, 2025.
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3/10/2026

Expect Delays for Pier Avenue Betterments Project in Oceano

Drivers using Pier Avenue in Oceano should expect some delays on weekdays from March 16 through late May, as crews work on improvements to the corridor. During construction, one-way traffic control and flaggers will guide vehicles through the work zone.

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1/30/2026

New Signs Inform Travelers of Watershed to Prevent Littering

Newly installed signs to inform travelers of San Luis Obispo Creek watershed boundaries, thanks to a partnership between the City and County of San Luis Obispo, in coordination with Caltrans.
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12/29/2025

South Bay Boulevard at Los Osos Creek Bridge Replacement Project

LOS OSOS - The County of San Luis Obispo (County) Department of Public Works (Department) will begin work to replace the bridge on South Bay Boulevard at Los Osos Creek. The bridge serves as a vital connection between Los Osos and Morro Bay and is also along a designated emergency evacuation route for the Diablo Canyon Power Plant.

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12/5/2025

Expect Delays Due to Road Maintenance on Geneseo Road, Paso Robles

Drivers can expect some delays on Geneseo Road in Paso Robles starting on December 9, 2025, while the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works performs road maintenance.