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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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    Traffic & Mobility Commission – May 1

    Post Date:04/27/2023 5:03 PM

    On Monday, the Traffic & Mobility Commission will meet to discuss a traffic safety project and its work plan for next fiscal year. 

    Monday, May 1
    4 p.m.
    Carlsbad City Hall
    1200 Carlsbad Village Drive

    Agenda will be available online after 5 p.m. on 4/27
    How to comment in person
    Email traffic@carlsbadca.gov
    Watch online 

    Topics include:

    • Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue improvements – options for reconfiguring the area around this busy intersection to prioritize traffic safety for drivers, walkers and bicyclists. 
    • Traffic & Mobility Commission work plan for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 – review of the commission’s annual work plan of activities to promote mobility and traffic safety. 

    Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue improvements

    The Traffic & Mobility Commission voted April 3 to put this project on its May agenda with the goal of providing a recommendation to the City Council. When the commission first reviewed the options Feb. 6, their discussion did not result in a City Council recommendation. 

    City staff will present the options again for the Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue intersection improvements project and review traffic study results and other data requested by the commission.

    Learn more about the options and see renderings. 

    The project is needed to enhance coastal access, improve walking and biking infrastructure, and improve traffic flow along Carlsbad’s busy coastline, while reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The project was designed to comply with the California Completed Streets Act, the City of Carlsbad’s General Plan Mobility Element and the City of Carlsbad’s Climate Action Plan.

    Fiscal Year 2023-24 work plan

    Every fiscal year, the Traffic & Mobility Commission prepares an annual work plan that is designed to promote mobility and traffic safety within Carlsbad and to review mobility projects that support the implementation of the city’s General Plan Mobility Element. 

    Traffic & Mobility Commission

    The Traffic & Mobility Commission meets on the first Monday of each month and is a good place to learn about projects in the works and provide input. 

    The agendas and agenda packets are posted on the commission page. Sign up to get notified when future agendas are available. You can watch Monday’s meeting on our website or come in person. Comments can be emailed before the meeting to traffic@carlsbadca.gov

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