Work is continuing on a fiber-optic project that will bring free Wi-Fi to downtown Santa Maria and could lead to further economic growth in the area by attracting businesses through the incentive of high-speed internet. 

Wave Broadband, a gigabit broadband and fiber services firm, entered into an agreement with the city earlier this year to create a fiber-optic network ring that will being high-speed internet service and connectivity to city departments, businesses, schools and residents. 

On Monday, crews were stationed on Lakeview Road to continue work on the project.

The fiber-optic network will ring the heart of the city along Main Street, Miller Street, Betteravia Road and Blosser Road. Fiber spurs also will connect to the city's bus yard on Fairway Drive and to the landfill along East Main Street.