Santa Maria drivers can expect delays during pavement repair projects in December on Betteravia Road and East Main Street

SANTA MARIA, Calif. – The City of Santa Maria announced pavement repair projects will take place during December, and drivers should expect delays during construction on Betteravia Rd and E. Main St.

The City provided more details below:

Drivers are advised that temporary delays will occur during the daytime now through December (weather permitting) due to the City’s Pavement Repairs Project on West Betteravia Road and East Main Street.

Additionally, re-striping work will be occurring on East Betteravia Road and the roundabouts on Southside Parkway during nighttime hours.

It is recommended to use alternate routes when possible if travelling between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on West Betteravia Road or East Main Street, and during nighttime on East Betteravia Road or the roundabouts.

The project includes the removal and replacement of old and failed asphalt paving, removal of existing traffic striping, grinding of the edges of the existing pavement, the placement of hot mix asphalt overlay, then re-establishment of traffic striping. The City is contracting with V. Lopez Jr & Sons, Inc. to perform this work funded by Measure A, Gas Tax, and SB-1 Gas Tax dollars.

Having safe, well-maintained roads is a top priority for the City, which knows how important it is to our residents and infrastructure. As one of its Smart City, Safe City tools, the Department of Public Works diligently tracks the Pavement Condition Index (PCI) to assess the condition of streets. Based on available funds, including tax revenue from gas purchases, staff conduct annual assessments and then develop road projects.

The street segments that are part of these West Betteravia Road and East Main Street pavement repairs include:

• West Betteravia Road from South Broadway to South Blosser Road
• East Main Street from Nicholson Avenue to Palisade Drive

The street segments that are part of the East Betteravia Road and roundabouts re-striping include:

• Betteravia Road from Broadway to South Miller Street
• Betteravia Road from South Miller Street to South College Drive
• Betteravia Road from South College Drive to South Bradley Road
• Betteravia Road from South Bradley Road to 101 Southbound Offramp
• Roundabout at South Bradley Road and Southside Parkway
• Roundabout at South College Drive and Southside Parkway

The contractor will post construction notices to residents and businesses along affected streets with the dates, informing them when parking and access to streets will be prohibited. 

City staff recommends that drivers obey all temporary construction signs and reduce driving speeds in construction areas. The City appreciates drivers’ cooperation and patience.

Questions may be directed to the Department of Public Works, Engineering Division at 805-925-0951 extension 2225.