Upcoming Public Meeting & Open House
When: Thursday, November 12, 2026
Time: 5:15PM to 7:15PM
Location: Morro Bay High School at 235 Atascadero Road, Morro Bay, CA 93442
Meeting Format: Open-house style public meeting with informational stations and opportunities for one-on-one discussion with the project team.
About the Project
The project proposes to convert the two existing intersections at the conjunction of the State Route 1 northbound ramps, State Route 41, and Main Street into a modern roundabout with a dedicated westbound left-turn lane. The project is intended to address traffic operational deficiencies and improve multimodal access.
Why Improvements Are Needed
The purpose of the project is to improve the State Route 1 northbound ramps, State Route 41, and Main Street intersections to address traffic operational deficiencies and improve multimodal access.
The intersections of the State Route 1 northbound ramps, State Route 41, and Main Street have been identified as operationally deficient at certain times of the day and year, where queuing in four legs of the intersection exceeds the available storage.
Traffic patterns at the State Route 1 northbound ramps, State Route 41, and Main Street intersections are challenging to navigate, especially for vulnerable road users, like the disabled, elderly, and Morro Bay High School students. Vehicles on the northbound off-ramp and northbound Main Street legs during the AM peak are delayed in trying to find gaps in vehicular and pedestrian traffic to make left turns to reach their destination. The conflicts in all directions of travel lead to operational challenges and extended delays. Those delays also lead to traveler delays on other legs of the intersection.
Proposed Improvements
The proposed improvements include a six-leg modern roundabout connecting SR 41, Main Street, and SR 1 ramps: The project would include the following frontage improvements:
- Sidewalk and driveway modifications and installation of new landscaped areas along Main Street on the southern end of the project.
- Construction of a shared-use path, construction of driveway modifications, and installation of landscaping at the USA Gas Station parcel.
- Construction of a shared-use path, construction of driveway and sidewalk modifications, and installation of landscaping at the Morro Bay Propane and U-Haul parcel at the northeast corner of the intersection.
Documents
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Learn More
Initial Study with Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
Link to Caltrans Project Webpage
Proposed Project Schedule
The project is currently in the Project Approval and Environmental Document (PA&ED) phase.
Anticipated schedule:
| Process | Date |
| Final environmental document completed | Fall 2026 |
| Right-of-way acquisition completed | Spring 2027 |
| Design to be completed | Spring 2028 |
| Advertise | Winter 2029 |
| Construction to begin | Spring 2029 |
| Construction to be completed | Summer 2030 |
Funding
The project is funded through a combination of state and federal funding sources, including:
- State Transportation Improvement Program – Regional Improvement Program (STIP-RIP)
- Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ)
- Additional funding opportunities will be pursued as the project moves toward final design and construction.
Stay Involved
Community participation is an important part of the project development process. We encourage residents, businesses, and visitors to learn more about the project and share their feedback.
SLOCOG Project Contact
Ivana Rodriguez
[email protected]
Check back for updates, meeting announcements, and opportunities to provide input as the project moves forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will property acquisition be required?
A small amount of right-of-way acquisition is anticipated for one property near the intersection. Project team members will continue coordinating with affected property owners throughout the process.
How can I provide comments on the project?
If you have any comments regarding the proposed project, please attend the public information meeting/open house, and/or send your written comments to Caltrans by the deadline. Submit comments via U.S. mail to: Matt Fowler, District 5 Environmental Division, California Department of Transportation, 50 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401. Submit comments via email to: [email protected]
Submit comments by the deadline: November 25, 2026