One of the chief concerns of people who drive daily over Cuesta Grade is when lane closures will occur. At least one lane in the opposite direction will always be open. There are no permanent lane closures planned. Occasionally, workers will have to temporarily close portions of a lane. By keeping two lanes open during periods of heavy traffic, Caltrans believes delays will be kept to a minimum.
Commuters can also take advantage of discounted rates for buses and van pools.
Throughout the project, anyone planning to travel Cuesta Grade is encouraged to call the Project Cuesta Grade toll-free phone number for current traffic updates. That's what the folks at SLO Regional Rideshare and Project Cuesta Grade believe, which is why they are offering a free week of bus rides on Route 9 starting Aug. 23. Van pools are also being offered for free Aug. 23-27. Space is limited, so riders should call 541-8747 to reserve spots. With more buses and a beefed up schedule, it's never been easier to travel over the Cuesta Grade on CCAT's North County route.