City advances comprehensive local repair program
– The Paso Robles City Council on Sept. 16 approved a five-year road repair plan and awarded contracts for neighborhood rehabilitation and maintenance projects.
Five-year road repair plan
The council adopted a rolling five-year Capital Improvement Plan for local road repairs funded by Measure I-24. The plan prioritizes streets with the poorest conditions and limited underground infrastructure needs.
The plan increases annual street repair expenditures from an average of $5.1 million over the past decade to about $15.4 million going forward. Streets were chosen based on pavement condition scores, infrastructure needs, community impact, and cost-effectiveness.
Key areas scheduled for repair include the Orchard Bungalow neighborhood, covering Walnut, Osos Way, Vista Grande, Tranquil Hills, Orchard Drive, Burro Verde, Trigo Lane, Jackson Drive, and Shannon Hill. Downtown work will include 14th, 15th, 22nd, and 23rd streets between Pine and Spring, Pine Street between 14th and 23rd, and Park Street between 14th and 24th. Zone 3A work will focus on Fresno Street, Hilltop, Grove, and connecting corridors. Vine Street will be repaired between 10th and 13th streets.
The city reported pavement condition index scores on these streets ranging from very poor, as low as 6, to moderate. Because these streets do not require major underground utility work, repairs can be completed at lower cost.
The rolling five-year plan allows the city to reassess and adjust priorities every two years during the budget cycle. It also allows staff to respond quickly to new repair needs and accelerate projects as funding becomes available. The plan supports work in multiple phases, including design, engineering, and construction, at the same time.
Neighborhood street repair
The council awarded a $1.62 million contract for rehabilitation and resurfacing of streets in the Sunset, Panorama, and Crestline neighborhoods. These west-side neighborhoods have some of the lowest pavement condition index scores in the city, requiring full pavement overlays. The project is funded through reserve funds from Measure J-20, which supports fire, police, and street maintenance services.
Slurry seal maintenance
The council also approved a $1.6 million contract to apply a fiberized slurry seal to deteriorated west-side streets, including 10th, 12th, 13th, Olive, and Pacific Avenue. Localized dig-out repairs will be made before the seal is applied. Fiberized slurry seal is more durable than standard slurry seal and has been used successfully in past city projects, including work in 2023.
Funding and oversight
The projects are funded primarily by Measures J-20 and I-24, voter-approved supplemental sales taxes dedicated to public safety and infrastructure. Both measures include citizen oversight and audits.
