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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

    Safer streets through restriping

    Post Date:09/12/2023 6:37 PM

    In addition to a making for a smoother ride, resurfacing and restriping roads helps encourage safer use of the city's streets. 

    Starting the week of Sept. 13 and for the next several weeks, crews are working on Carlsbad Village Drive, from just east of the I-5 to College Boulevard and on Tamarack from Highland Drive east to Carlsbad Village Drive. Please keep an eye out for workers and look for digital message boards alerting you to potential delays.

    • The work on major east-west roadways is one of dozens of projects approved or expedited by the City Council during the city's traffic safety emergency.
    • Speeding is the number one cause of injury collisions in Carlsbad.
    • Research shows that narrowing vehicle lanes causes drivers to slow down.
    • When the city completes all east-west roadways, about 16 miles of streets will be repaved and restriped to enhance safety for drivers, bikers and walkers.

    Slow Down

    If you need to use these roads during construction, please:

    • Leave early and give yourself plenty of time to get where you need to go.
    • Watch for traffic warning signs alerting you of roadway activities and what to do.
    • Slow down in construction zones and follow the instructions of the roadway workers and signs.
    • Share the road when bike lanes are impacted.

     East west repaving map

    Please watch the webpage for updated information and sign up to get traffic safety project updates. 

     


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