SLO 101/41 Interchange Project

The 101/41 Interchange Project will improve operations, safety, congestion, and reduce delays.

Current Status:

• Current Press Release
• Granite Construction is the contractor for the project.
• Project is estimated to cost $16,000,000
• Project is funded with Regional Transportation Improvement Program (RTIP) and city contribution

Upcoming Tasks:

• Install protective barrier for construction workers
• Clear the center median of Highway 101
• Permanently close Marchant and Santa Ynez Avenues

Construction Activities:

• It is anticipated to maintain 4 travel lanes on Highway 101 during most construction activities.
• Highway 41 traffic will be restricted to one travel lane in each direction during bridge construction.
• The bridge on Hwy 101 will be constructed in three phases.
  • Phase one will construct the center span bridge (currently there is no bridge in this area).
  • Phase two will construct a new northbound Hwy 101 bridge.
  • Phase three will construct the southbound Hwy 101 bridge.
• Anticipate beginning construction in September 2007.

Improvements:

• Remove and relocate northbound Hwy. 101 on-ramp
  Widen Hwy. 41 from 4 to 6 lanes
• Construct bike path adjacent to Hwy. 41
• Construct median bridge on Hwy. 101 to facilitate future widening
• Interchange area landscaping