SAN LUIS OBISPO — October 29, 2026. Drivers who use South Higuera Street near the Octagon Barn and Cloverridge Lane should prepare for intermittent one-way traffic control while crews relocate a gas pipeline. San Luis Obispo County Public Works announced that SoCalGas began work Wednesday, October 28, as part of preparations for the Bob Jones Pathway Gap Closure Project.
The county says the utility work will take approximately four to six weeks. It is located on South Higuera Street, about half a mile north of Cloverridge Lane, and crews may reduce traffic to one lane with flaggers. Drivers should allow for delays of up to 10 minutes, according to the county notice. These are expected impacts, not a declaration that the road is completely closed around the clock.
Why move the natural-gas infrastructure?
According to the county Public Works release dated October 28, the existing gas-line alignment conflicts with the planned route and facilities of the Bob Jones Pathway Gap Closure Project, Segment 1. The utility relocation is intended to avoid those conflicts as construction of the new multi-use path advances.
SoCalGas is responsible for the announced pipeline work. County officials are coordinating it with the larger pathway construction; readers should not confuse utility relocation with completion of the bike and pedestrian path.
Where will the new pathway go?
The county says construction of Segment 1 began September 1, 2026. The segment will connect the area between the Octagon Barn and Cloverridge Lane, closing part of a gap in the Bob Jones Pathway network and improving travel for people walking or cycling.
Souza Construction of San Luis Obispo received a reported $10.5 million construction contract for the pathway work. The project is funded through a federal Active Transportation Program grant provided through the California Transportation Commission, according to the county. Construction of the segment may require up to 18 months; the shorter four-to-six-week period applies specifically to the current gas work.
What should road users expect?
Drivers should follow posted construction signs and flaggers and allow extra time when traveling through the South Higuera corridor. People walking or riding bicycles should avoid entering the marked work zone and follow designated access routes. The county encourages travelers to consider alternate routes where practical.
Because utility schedules and traffic restrictions can change with field conditions, the October 28 county notice is not a real-time lane-closure map. Check current roadway postings before departure, especially during commuting periods or when driving a larger vehicle.
Where can residents get answers?
County Public Works identifies Aaron Yonker, supervising engineer, at (805) 781-4644 as the contact for this project. Residents can also reach county Public Works at (805) 781-5252.
Primary source and editorial note
California58 local transportation report, October 29, 2026. Dates, costs and expected delays are attributed to the county announcement. The actual duration and traffic pattern may change; no declaration of completion is made.
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