SANTA MARGARITA, San Luis Obispo County — October 28, 2026. Residents in Santa Margarita should watch for road crews and temporary parking restrictions as San Luis Obispo County carries out a fall 2026 pavement microsurfacing program. A September 4 Public Works announcement lists Santa Margarita among the communities with scheduled work on county-maintained streets. The county expects work across approximately 50 miles of roads countywide, with activity projected from early October into December, weather permitting.
What should drivers expect?
Public Works says crews may use one-way traffic control and flaggers at active locations. Residents on affected streets are to receive door-hanger notices in English and Spanish at least 72 hours before work. On the day a segment is treated, the county expects temporary no-parking restrictions and limited driveway access for a few hours while the paving product cures.
How is microsurfacing different from complete repaving?
Microsurfacing applies a thin pavement-preservation layer to an existing road. The county describes it as a method of improving and extending the life of roadway surfaces. It is not the same as rebuilding a road base, replacing every underground utility or creating an entirely new traffic lane.
Does every street in Santa Margarita have a closure?
No. The published program spans Santa Margarita, San Miguel, Templeton, Cambria and Nipomo. The 50-mile figure is the countywide program total, not the length of roadwork within Santa Margarita alone. The announcement directs readers to a location map for individual streets. This article does not claim there is a lane closure at a specific address on October 28.
What if residents need driveway access?
The county says emergency access is maintained, but routine vehicle access could be restricted briefly during curing. Residents should pay attention to the county’s door hanger and posted notices and contact the project manager about essential access needs rather than driving across freshly treated pavement.
Official contacts
The Public Works announcement lists Kevin Jones, (805) 788-2827 for project questions. County Public Works general contact is (805) 781-5252. Source: San Luis Obispo County Public Works, September 4, 2026. Check the included map for actual work locations and updated timing.
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