Paso Robles North River Road Bridge: Daytime Closure Planned October 27–29, Open Overnight

PASO ROBLES, SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — October 22, 2026. A county bridge repair project is expected to affect local traffic on North River Road later this month. The San Luis Obispo County Public Works Department announced a daytime bridge closure from Tuesday, October 27 through Thursday, October 29.

Hours matter: closed 9 a.m.–5 p.m., planned open afterward

The official schedule specifies 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. for repair-related traffic closure on each of the three dates. The county says the bridge will be open outside those hours. This is different from a 24-hour closure and should not be described as the entire North River Road corridor shut down for three consecutive days.

People who need to cross the bridge for work, school, medical appointments or deliveries should plan a lawful alternative for the daytime shifts and check current signs. Do not assume a detour route not identified by the county; the exact safe route depends on the origin and destination.

What is confirmed and what is not

Public Works lists bridge repairs as the reason for the closure. The publicly available announcement does not verify that the work is already underway on October 22, and it does not establish an incident, collision, evacuation or permanent bridge failure. Schedule adjustments remain possible.

Travelers should check conditions shortly before October 27, especially after heavy rain. If the bridge reopens earlier or a daytime shift is rescheduled, that needs a new official confirmation.

Source: San Luis Obispo County Public Works notice, October 13, 2026.