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This page highlights some of the major construction projects happening in Carlsbad. It does not include projects from non-city utilities and private development. See the look ahead map.

Because construction work is very dynamic, schedules can change for a wide variety of reasons, such as weather, availability of supplies and other factors.  If we expect a project to have a significant impact, we typically notify those in the immediate vicinity 72 hours in advance.

For projects along major roadways, you can look for digital message boards for notices about upcoming work that could cause delays or detours. 

Although construction can cause temporary inconveniences, the good news is that we’re maintaining and improving our infrastructure year-round, and by keeping things up to date, we save money in the long run by avoiding emergency repairs. Regular maintenance also helps ensure you don’t experience a last-minute water shut off or road closure.

Highlighted streets projects

Highlighted water/wastewater/drainage projects

15-year project plan

The city's Capital Improvements Program maps out major projects and how they will be funded. Each year, the City Council approves this plan along with the city budget. See project map.

 

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    New pedestrian bridge installed

    Post Date:04/22/2022 11:40 AM
    • The bridge is one of the final major components in Phase 1 of work at the intersection, which is focused on providing safer and more inviting pedestrian access over Agua Hedionda Creek at Cannon Road and El Camino Real.
    • Improvements that have already been completed as part of the project include a new, wider sidewalk on the west side, bike rail and cushion, and a barrier wall between the road and an existing bridge.
    • The new 120-foot, 47,000-lb steel bridge was built off-site in South Carolina and shipped to Carlsbad earlier this month.

    Watch the video

    • Now that the new bridge is in, a short wall will be built along the sidewalk, and overhead poles owned by SDG&E will be removed. A new wider sidewalk on the east side of El Camino Real and new landscaping are also in the works.
    • The Phase 1 work is expected to be totally complete by late spring.
    • This summer, work will begin on the Phase 2, which will realign the median and re-stripe northbound El Camino Real to provide a third northbound lane near the intersection.
    • It will also include an enhanced dedicated bike lane heading northbound. Existing left- and right-turn lanes onto westbound and eastbound Cannon will remain.
    • Phase 2 work is expected to wrap up by this fall.

    Once complete, that will mark the end of the nearly $4 million project to enhance the intersection that began in April 2021. Please continue to drive carefully through the area during this final phase of work and take alternate routes, when possible, to help ease traffic.

    Staff contacts
    Steven Didier, Municipal Projects Manager
    steven.didier@carlsbadca.gov, 760-994-9485

    Brandon Miles, Associate Engineer
    brandon.miles@carlsbadca.gov, 760-602-2745

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