Department News

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4/27/2026

Chimney Rock Road Bridge Construction Begins

The County of San Luis Obispo Public Works and Granite Construction, Inc. have started construction on a permanent two-lane bridge on Chimney Rock Road at Franklin Creek (near Fawn Lane) that will replace the existing one-lane steel bridge.

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4/20/2026

Traffic Delays for Repairs to Peachy Canyon Road

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will complete road shoulder repairs on Peachy Canyon Road between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays from April 27 to June 12, 2026.
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4/13/2026

Upcoming Public Meetings for the Desalination Executable Solution and Logistics (DESAL) Plan

The San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District invites the community to upcoming engagement sessions for the DESAL Plan, a multi phase effort with local partners to explore a regional desalination project and strengthen long term water supply resilience in San Luis Obispo County.

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4/10/2026

Traffic Delays for Repairs to Peachy Canyon Road

Motorists should expect traffic delays on Peachy Canyon Road from April 13-17 while the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works completes multiple shoulder repairs.
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4/1/2026

Traffic Delays for Repairs to Santa Rita

Construction activities and delays will occur between 7:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays from April 6 to April 24, 2026.
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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.