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Highway 101 lane to temporarily close for cleanup in SLO. Here’s what to know

A Highway 101 lane will temporarily close in San Luis Obispo, Caltrans said.

The lanes are being blocked off for debris removal and maintenance works, according to the California Department of Transportation.

Here’s what to know:

Traffic backs up in San Luia Obispo Monday Oct 21, 2024. Caltrans workers were removing trash and weeds from the center divider on northbound US 101 north of San Luis Obispo. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day Oct 21 and 22.
Traffic backs up in San Luia Obispo Monday Oct 21, 2024. Caltrans workers were removing trash and weeds from the center divider on northbound US 101 north of San Luis Obispo. Traffic will be reduced to one lane during the day Oct 21 and 22. David Middlecamp dmiddlecamp@thetribunenews.com

When and where are Highway 101 lane closures?

The left northbound lane of Highway 101 will close between Monterey Street and Reservoir Canyon Road in San Luis Obispo from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 21, Caltrans said in a news release.

On Tuesday, Oct. 22, the left northbound lane of Highway 101 near Reservoir Canyon Road and Stagecoach Road in San Luis Obispo will shut down from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m, Caltrans said.

Slow down for roadwork

Signs will be in place to alert motorists traveling through the area, the agency said.

Caltrans called on drivers to be cautious while roadwork is underway.

“Highway workers deserve to get home safely too,” Caltrans said.

This story was originally published October 20, 2024 at 2:00 PM.

Hannah Poukish
The Tribune
Hannah Poukish covers San Luis Obispo County as The Tribune’s government reporter. She previously reported and produced stories for The Sacramento Bee, CNN, Spectrum News and The Mercury News in San Jose. She graduated from Stanford University with a master’s degree in journalism. 
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