2021

Update: 2020-21 Pavement Surface Treatment Project, County of San Luis Obispo
Date: 12/22/2021 10:45:46 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin a surface treatment project on various County roads.
Salinas River Flowing “Live Stream”
Date: 12/28/2021 4:17:28 PM
On Saturday, December 25, 2021, at 11:47 a.m., the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works (County) confirmed the Salinas River was flowing a “Live Stream” from the Salinas Reservoir Dam (Santa Margarita Lake) to the Nacimiento River junction, north of the San Luis Obispo County line.
Traffic Signal Repair at Las Tablas Road at Bennett Way, Templeton
Date: 12/9/2021 10:55:09 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will be repairing the traffic signal located at Las Tablas Road at Bennett Way in Templeton.
Public Workshop on Sustainable Groundwater Management and Planning for the Arroyo Grande Subbasin on December 15, 2021
Date: 12/7/2021 4:27:10 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo and the City of Arroyo Grande are jointly developing a Groundwater Sustainability Plan (GSP) for the sustainable management of the Arroyo Grande Subbasin.
Installation of Crosswalk Enhancements in Avila Beach, Cayucos and Nipomo to Begin in December
Date: 11/29/2021 4:23:24 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will install new flashing crosswalk lights, also known as beacon systems, to crosswalks in Avila Beach, Cayucos, and Nipomo.
“Rain Barrel Basics” Workshop On Saturday, November 13 at Farm Supply Company, San Luis Obispo
Date: 10/28/2021 9:51:32 AM
A panel of experts will cover the essentials of installing and operating a rainwater collection system including rain barrel components, irrigation tips and techniques, and mosquito prevention.
2019-20 Asphalt Overlay, Various County Roads, Cambria
Date: 11/8/2021 1:05:43 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin an asphalt paving project at various County roads in Cambria.
Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program, Various Locations, San Luis Obispo County
Date: 11/12/2021 8:30:37 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will complete bridge maintenance and repairs at the following locations, beginning Monday, November 15 through the end of December, weather permitting:
Conversion of Drinking Water Disinfectant to Free Chlorine for the Five-Cities Area
Date: 10/12/2021 1:55:47 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will change the disinfectant to free chlorine in the Lopez Project distribution system from November 3 through December 1, 2021.
Virtual Public Meeting on October 12, 2021 to Discuss the State Route 227 Corridor Traffic Study
Date: 10/5/2021 4:57:06 PM
San Luis Obispo, CA (October 5, 2021) – The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works (County), San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) are working together to develop solutions to the growing congestion on State Route 227 and the local roads between San Luis Obispo’s city limits and Price Canyon Road.
Bridge Preventative Maintenance Program, for Various Locations in San Luis Obispo County
Date: 9/30/2021 11:25:42 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin bridge maintenance and repairs at various locations.
Installation of New Streetlights in Los Osos and Nipomo
Date: 9/24/2021 9:44:25 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will install new streetlights and associated improvements at various locations in Los Osos, and Nipomo.
The County of San Luis Obispo Releases New Campaign to Encourage Water Conservation, as Drought State of Emergency Continues to Expand
Date: 9/22/2021 2:14:20 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works (County) created the new campaign featuring unique, upbeat messages to encourage and promote water conservation.
Closure of San Luisito Creek Road Bridge at San Luisito Creek
Date: 9/17/2021 8:00:00 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will close San Luisito Creek Road approximately 0.2 miles north of Highway 1 for bridge repairs on October 5, 2021 and October 6, 2021.
Storm Damage Road Repair at Cayucos Creek Road, Mile Post 1.3
Date: 9/10/2021 11:16:21 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo, Department of Public Works will begin repairing a storm damage site on Cayucos Creek Road near mile post 1.3, adjacent to Cayucos Creek.
Extended Construction and Lane Closure Hours Along Los Berros Road to Begin August 18
Date: 8/16/2021 4:09:06 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works has begun construction to widen Los Berros Road between Pomeroy Road and Quailwood Lane in Arroyo Grande.
Asphalt Overlay Paving on Chimney Rock Road in the North County
Date: 8/6/2021 2:38:27 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin an asphalt paving project in the North County at Chimney Rock Road from Adelaida Road to Nacimiento Lake Drive.
Closure of Huasna Townsite Road at Huasna River in Huasna
Date: 8/9/2021 9:42:41 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will close Huasna Townsite Road approximately three miles south of Huasna Road during the working hours of 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on August 23, 2021 to August 26, 2021.
Mussel Dogs to Help Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers at Lake Nacimiento
Date: 7/14/2021 3:45:04 PM
During the Mid-State Fair weekends, mussel sniffing canines are helping public officials at Lake Nacimiento inspect vessels for invasive aquatic species – otherwise known as quagga or zebra mussels.
SLO County Earns Top Energy Project of the Year
Date: 7/20/2021 7:00:00 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Earns Top Project of the Year Award from Environment + Energy Leader
Traffic Delays on Huasna Road Over Arroyo Grande Creek to Begin Soon
Date: 6/21/2021 9:37:43 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will be completing geotechnical borings for the planning of a bridge replacement project on Huasna Road near the Lopez Drive intersection in Arroyo Grande.
New Metal Guardrail Construction Happening in Pismo Beach
Date: 6/17/2021 10:20:40 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin replacing existing guardrail an unincorporated area north of Pismo Beach along Price Canyon Road.
Construction to Replace Existing Guardrail in Cambria to Begin Soon
Date: 6/9/2021 9:04:41 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin replacing existing guardrail along Burton Drive and Main Street in Cambria.
County Service Area 10A Completes New Water Storage Tanks Project In Cayucos
Date: 5/19/2021 3:58:07 PM
The San Luis Obispo County Department of Public Works celebrated the commissioning of two new 210,000-gallon water storage tanks located west of Hacienda Drive, in Cayucos, on time and below estimated cost.
Construction to Replace Existing Guardrail Throughout the County to Begin Soon
Date: 4/21/2021 11:51:25 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin replacing existing guardrail in the communities of Cambria, Nipomo, and an unincorporated area north of Pismo Beach.
Construction to begin for the Tefft Street at US 101 Interchange Operational Improvement Project
Date: 3/29/2021 2:36:51 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin construction of the Tefft Street at US 101 Interchange Operational Improvement project.
Construction of New Sidewalks Near Oceano Elementary School Scheduled to Begin
Date: 3/9/2021 9:30:21 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo, Department of Public Works will begin constructing new sidewalks as part of a Safe Routes to School program along Wilmar Avenue and Paso Robles Street near Oceano Elementary School.
150-Year-Old Los Osos Schoolhouse Gets a Fresh Coat of Paint
Date: 3/15/2021 12:00:00 PM
The historic schoolhouse at the Los Osos Community Park got a fresh coat of paint inside and out thanks to the Public Works maintenance team.
Construction to Widen Portion of Los Berros Road to Begin Soon
Date: 5/18/2021 4:00:03 PM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will begin construction to widen Los Berros Road between Pomeroy Road and Quailwood Lane in Arroyo Grande.
Online Community Meeting for the Adelaida Area Groundwater Study
Date: 4/12/2021 10:48:33 AM
The San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District is coordinating with the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and the Upper Salinas-Las Tablas Resource Conservation District to conduct a groundwater study in the Adelaida area west of the City of Paso Robles
Salinas River Flowing “Live Stream”
Date: 2/5/2021 1:56:18 PM
On Friday, January 29, 2021 at 9:44 a.m., the County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works confirmed the Salinas River was flowing a “Live Stream” from the Salinas Reservoir Dam (Santa Margarita Lake) to the Nacimiento River junction, north of the San Luis Obispo County line.
San Luis Obispo County and Los Angeles/Oxnard Weather Briefing
Date: 1/27/2021 5:15:44 PM
According to the January 26, 2021, National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard Weather Briefing, San Luis Obispo County is expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall through Friday morning with 3 inches to 6 inches total.
Significant Storm Events May Bring Local Flooding Issues
Date: 1/27/2021 4:24:06 PM
Based on recent weather advisories from the National Weather Service there is a potential for rainfall totals of 3 to 6 inches between now and Friday. As a result, local flooding can be expected to occur in areas of the County over the next several days.
Nacimiento Pipeline Repairs on North River Road in Paso Robles
Date: 1/19/2021 9:50:05 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works will make repairs to the Nacimiento Pipeline adjacent to North River Road on Tuesday, January 19, 2021.
The County of San Luis Obispo completes the largest solar project to date with ForeFront Power
Date: 4/20/2021 8:51:43 AM
The County of San Luis Obispo completes the largest solar project to date with ForeFront Power. The 1.2 MW ground-mounted solar system is expected to offset 10% of the County’s total energy usage with renewable energy

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