Cayucos Toro Creek Road Bridge: One-Lane Traffic and Possible 30-Minute Delays October 26–November 6

CAYUCOS, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — October 22, 2026. Motorists using Toro Creek Road should prepare for a planned one-lane bridge work zone with delays that could reach 30 minutes beginning Monday, October 26, according to the county Public Works Department.

Bridge No. 1: exact location and hours

The project involves Toro Creek Bridge No. 1, about 0.3 miles east of Highway 1. County officials say traffic will be reduced to one lane near the bridge on weekdays, 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., October 26 through November 6. The posted 30-minute figure is a potential delay, not a guaranteed wait at every time.

For residents whose daily route passes this crossing, a half-hour hold may matter for school runs, appointments or deliveries. Motorists should plan ahead but should not assume a complete closure of Toro Creek Road or Highway 1: the official notice specifies a single-lane arrangement at a particular bridge.

What the work is meant to address

Public Works describes the repairs as necessary to make the bridge stronger and safer for motorists and emergency vehicles. It did not provide this newsroom with engineering drawings or a list of individual components being replaced, so we are not identifying a defect beyond what the county confirmed.

Construction is subject to change with weather and field conditions. Follow flaggers and temporary signs and allow room for emergency access.

County contact and source

For questions, Public Works lists project contact James Meyer at 805-788-9498. See the official county Toro Creek Bridge repair notice, October 16. Cayucos News distinguishes future scheduled work from a real-time road closure.

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