Morro Bay Pavement Project
Project Description
The project is located from post mile 25.7 to post mile 34.4, on Highway 1 in Morro Bay and Cayucos, in San Luis Obispo County. Project work will include but is not limited to the following: grinding and overlaying pavement, upgrading lighting, replacing and constructing ADA compliant curb ramps and some sidewalk, updating guardrail (including post replacement), replacing median thrie-beam, replacing signal detection loops in pavement, widening right turn pockets to add bike lanes at three intersections, replacing approximately 17 signs (post and panels), and replacing right-of-way fencing. Roadway improvement details will continue to be worked out as the project progresses.
Project Benefits
Purpose
The purpose of this project is to preserve and extend the service life of the existing pavement. This project’s purpose also includes upgrading outdated assets within the project limits as needed and improving pedestrian and bicyclist facilities to maintain an efficient transportation information system.
Need
The pavement within the project limits is showing deterioration, and other roadway features are in poor condition. If left untreated, deterioration will continue and result in increasingly higher maintenance costs in the future. Most of the existing pedestrian and bicyclist facilities, along with other assets within the project limits, are also in poor condition or are not in compliance with current standards. Upgrading these facilities and assets will ensure a safe, accessible, and efficient transportation system.
Estimated Funding Breakdown
| Funding Source | Funding Amount |
|---|---|
| Local | To be determined |
| State | $32,000,000 |
| Federal | To be determined |
| Construction Cost | $32,000,000 |
Partnerships
- City of Morro Bay
- San Luis Obispo County
- California Coastal Commission
Proposed Project Schedule
| Process | Date |
|---|---|
| Final Environmental document to be completed | Summer 2026 |
| Right of way acquisition to be completed | Summer 2027 |
| Design to be completed | Summer 2027 |
| Advertise | Spring 2028 |
| Construction to begin | Summer 2028 |
| Construction to be completed | To be determined |
Project Contact
Benjamin Jensen, Project Manager
Phone: 805-788-8978
Email: ben.jensen@dot.ca.gov
Dianna Beck, Senior Environmental Scientist
Phone: 805-459-9406
Email: dianna.beck@dot.ca.gov
District 5 Public Information Office
Phone: 805-549-3237
Email: info-d5@dot.ca.gov
Documents
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- Fact Sheet (PDF, 458 KB)
- Notice of Preparation (PDF, 583 KB)
- Public Notice (PDF, 84 KB)
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