Work between Niblick Road and Melody Drive is expected to take about two weeks as Phase 2 improvements continue
PASO ROBLES — Drivers traveling Creston Road should prepare for daytime lane shifts beginning Monday, Nov. 16, as crews start removing and replacing pavement between Niblick Road and Melody Drive. The paving is expected to take about two weeks, weather permitting, according to the City of Paso Robles. Crews will begin near Niblick Road and work toward Melody Drive, completing one side of the roadway before moving to the other. Temporary traffic controls will move with construction, and cones will be removed at the end of each workday.
The work is part of the $17.8 million Creston Road Corridor Improvements Project Phase 2, which extends from Orchard Drive to Niblick Road. Construction began July 13, followed by an official groundbreaking ceremony July 21 at the future roundabout site near Rolling Hills Road.
While paving advances near Niblick Road, underground utility work continues near Rolling Hills Road. The city expects approximately 80% of waterline construction there to be completed by the end of November. Concrete K-rail barriers will then be installed around the work zone so crews can begin installing sewer and storm drain lines.
Recent construction updates also described nighttime utility work at Rolling Hills Road to minimize impacts on nearby businesses, along with daytime curb ramp replacement near Lana Drive.
The broader project combines pavement repairs with improvements to aging infrastructure and pedestrian access. Plans include a roundabout at Rolling Hills Road, replacement of underground utilities, new sewer mains, fire hydrants, and gate valves, and conduit for future fiber service. Missing sidewalks, curbs, and gutters will be added, accessible curb ramps upgraded, and bicycle lanes striped where roadway width allows.
Voter-approved sales tax measures J-20 and I-24 provide the primary local funding, alongside state transportation funding. The project includes a $3 million allocation secured by state Sen. John Laird.
Phase 2 continues improvements completed in late 2025 along Creston Road between South River Road and Orchard Drive. The corridor plan is intended to improve travel conditions for motorists, pedestrians, and bicyclists while modernizing infrastructure along the route.
Motorists should allow extra travel time, watch for workers and equipment, and follow posted traffic controls through construction areas.
Project information and construction updates are available at prcity.com/crestonroad.