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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.

 

CIP dashboard

    Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack intersection

    Post Date:04/27/2023 5:12 PM

    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. 

    On Monday, May 1, 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.

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

    Agenda and agenda packet

    Public input

    Members of the public may attend this public meeting and provide input to the Traffic & Mobility Commission:

    Email traffic@carlsbadca.gov 

    In person at City Hall, May 1, 4 p.m. 

    Next steps: 

    • Traffic & Mobility Commission review and recommendation
    • City Council review and selection of one preferred option
    • The city will complete the final design, conduct an environmental analysis and put the project out to bid.
    • The soonest construction could begin is late 2025. Project construction is expected to take about a year to complete. 

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