Mission Street between Highway 101 and State Street, and Los Olivos in front of the Mission, are busy corridors that are in need of significant pavement and concrete work. It’s our “Mission: Possible” to create a smoother, safer experience for drivers and pedestrians in these corridors through a comprehensive road project this summer. Watch the video to find out more, and stay tuned for a construction schedule.

The second phase of a major pavement maintenance project will take place this May and June. This phase provides crack sealing and slurry sealing of the pavement, which helps preserve and protect the underlying pavement structure and provide a new driving surface.

The Central Library Plaza Renovation Project will renovate the Library Plaza to provide more usable space for public events, improve plaza and library accessibility, reduce maintenance costs, and reduce water use. Arcadia Studios has been contracted by the City to provide construction drawings, and the design is nearly complete. Construction drawings are based on design layouts previously reviewed by the Historic Landmarks Commission and will include updates to drought-tolerant landscaping and storm water management. The design team has been meeting with City staff, the Library Board, and the Santa Barbara Public Library Foundation throughout the design process. Upcoming milestones will include presenting drawings to the Parks and Recreation Commission and again to the Historic Landmarks Commission. The construction drawings, which are funded by Measure C, are expected to be complete in summer 2019. The Library Foundation will be fundraising for the construction costs.