rendering of a roundabout
Phase 2 of the Avila Beach Roundabout Project will begin January 28.

Second Phase of Construction Set to Begin on Avila Beach Drive Roundabout Project

Author: Public Works
Date: 1/27/2025 4:19 PM

AVILA BEACH – The San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department urges drivers to stay alert to traffic changes as construction on the Avila Beach Drive Roundabout Project enters the second phase of work.


Beginning at 7:00 pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, CalPortland, the Project contractor, will perform night work to install new stop signs and other traffic control measures at the intersections of Avila Beach Drive, Shell Beach Road, and US 101. For exact project location, please refer to this map.

The most significant changes include new stop signs at the intersection of Avila Beach Drive and Shell Beach Road. Additionally, motorists using the US 101 Southbound on-ramp and off-ramp will now be routed onto newly constructed off-ramp and on-ramp alignments. 

This work is part of the project’s Phase 2 Traffic Control Plan and is anticipated to be in place for approximately three months. This phase of traffic control will route vehicles onto the newly constructed portions of the project allowing CalPortland to work on those portions of the project previously used for travel.

Motorists in the area on the evening of Tuesday, January 28, 2025, can expect up to 10-minute delays and are advised to adjust their travel plans and consider alternative routes.  Vehicles, bicyclists, and other members of the traveling public are advised that this continues to be an active construction zone and to be aware of speeds and construction activities within the work zone.

CalPortland is performing the work. The project is funded through various state and federal grant funds administered by Caltrans and County local funds. Final completion of the project is anticipated for late 2025.

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