Metal Beam Guardrail Upgrades (300689/ED25-0125)

The County of San Luis Obispo Department of Public Works is implementing the Metal Beam Guardrail Upgrades project, identified as 300689/ED25-0125. The project involves upgrading existing metal beam guardrails and end treatments to meet current state and federal safety standards at two primary locations on South Higuera Street and South El Pomar Road. This initiative is a result of the County's Systemic Safety Analysis Program, which identified these specific areas for improvement following a history of run-off road collisions. The project is classified under NAICS code 237310 and is categorized as exempt under CEQA Section 15301(c) as it involves minor alterations to existing public facilities without expanding their use. Administrative oversight is managed by the San Luis Obispo County Public Works department, with William Fox serving as the primary environmental specialist and point of contact. The project was formally recorded with a notice of exemption on August 18, 2025.