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San Luis Obispo Announces Road Closures, Increased Fines for Saint Fratty's Day
City takes measures to curb rowdy parties and alcohol offenses near Cal Poly campus
Mar. 14, 2026 at 2:16am
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The San Luis Obispo Police Department is closing roads near the Cal Poly university campus over the Saint Fratty's Day weekend and doubling fines for rowdy parties and alcohol offenses. The city is also hosting an early morning concert on campus to draw crowds away from neighborhood street parties.
Why it matters
Saint Fratty's Day celebrations near the Cal Poly campus have led to property damage, trash, and public safety concerns in the past. The city is taking proactive steps to mitigate these issues and promote a safer, more controlled environment for the holiday weekend.
The details
Several streets near the Cal Poly campus will be closed from 4pm on Friday through 4pm on Saturday, with 'no parking' zones and towing enforced. The bike bridge at Phillips Lane will also be unavailable on Saturday morning. Access to Highway 101 will be limited. The city is doubling fines for rowdy parties and alcohol offenses in the area. Cal Poly is hosting a sold-out 'Morning on the Green' concert starting at 4:45am on March 14 to give students an alternative to street parties.
- The road closures will be in effect from 4pm on Friday, March 14, 2026 through 4pm on Saturday, March 15, 2026.
- The 'Morning on the Green' concert at Cal Poly will take place at 4:45am on March 14, 2026.
The players
San Luis Obispo Police Department
The local law enforcement agency responsible for enforcing the road closures and increased fines in the area around the Cal Poly campus during Saint Fratty's Day.
Cal Poly
The university hosting the 'Morning on the Green' concert to provide an alternative event for students during the Saint Fratty's Day celebrations.
What’s next
The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow any exceptions to the road closures or increased fines for the Saint Fratty's Day weekend.
The takeaway
San Luis Obispo is taking a multi-pronged approach to curb the disruptive and dangerous behavior that has plagued past Saint Fratty's Day celebrations near the Cal Poly campus, balancing enforcement with providing an alternative event to draw students away from unsanctioned street parties.
