San Marcos to repair Twin Oaks Valley Road in effort to preserve safe roadways

Beginning Monday, September 16, the City of San Marcos will start roadway repairs on Twin Oaks Valley Road between Del Roy Drive and Sycamore Drive, and North Twin Oaks Valley Road to the county line near Deer Springs Road. Work is anticipated through mid-November, pending weather conditions. Working hours include Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., as well as weekend work occurring Saturday, Sept. 21 through Sunday, Sept.22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Roadway repairs for this project are being funded through local funds and the SB-1 Road Repair and Accountability Act of 2017 by Caltrans.

As part of the City's effort to maintain safe and reliable streets, the Twin Oaks Valley roadway repairs will provide several key improvements that include maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of existing pavement surfaces, including:

• Installing pedestrian ramps
• Restoring asphalt concrete pavement
• Restoring slurry seal
• Improving traffic signal loops
• Striping of roadway

"We understand that delays during roadway repairs can be frustrating; however, it is crucial for the City to keep our roadways safe and secure for motorists," said Mayor Rebecca Jones. "We are grateful to Caltrans for the funding support to continue improving the longevity of our roads for years to come."

The anticipated schedule of roadway construction activities is as follows, pending weather conditions:

• Roadway paving and slurry seal from mid to late September
• Roadway striping from late September to mid-October
• Adjusting traffic signal loops during mid-October
• Roadway touch ups from late October to mid-November

During the duration of construction, the San Marcos community can expect the following as they travel through the working area:

• Northbound and southbound single lane closures to maintain traffic flow
• Detours on side streets
• Lane closures on two-way traffic single lanes
• Signals operating on flashing red
• Weekend work during slurry seal activities to accommodate commuters and nearby schools
• Large construction equipment and noise

Flaggers and detours will be in place to ensure drivers travel cautiously and safely through the area. We encourage travelers to take alternate routes, if possible.

For construction related inquiries, please contact the City's Construction Manager Jason Linsdau by phone at 760-802-4718 or email at [email protected].