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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.
Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack improvements
The City of Carlsbad is asking the public to review two options for reconfiguring the busy intersection of Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue and provide feedback to the Traffic & Mobility Commission by Feb. 6.
01/05/2023 8:30 AM
Traffic safety progress continues
The City of Carlsbad advanced several key efforts this week to help address the local traffic safety emergency, which was originally proclaimed in August following a dramatic increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes.
12/08/2022 5:21 PM
More safety projects approved
On Tuesday, the City Council approved additional projects that will improve traffic safety throughout Carlsbad and support the city’s ongoing efforts to balance the needs of bicyclists, walkers and drivers.
11/15/2022 5:21 PM
Carlsbad City Council advances traffic safety efforts
The Carlsbad City Council voted to continue over a dozen new initiatives to address traffic safety and seek input from the community and city commissions on potential additional actions presented by city staff Tuesday.
09/28/2022
Carlsbad Boulevard restriping, other traffic safety projects approved
On Tuesday, the City Council approved several projects to enhance biking and walking in Carlsbad. These projects have been in the works and identified as priority projects to expedite in response to the traffic safety emergency.
09/28/2022
Reducing speeding on Tamarack Avenue
The City of Carlsbad is seeking community feedback on options to reduce speeding on Tamarack Avenue, between Skyline Road and Adams Street.
09/27/2022
Protecting south Carlsbad Boulevard from cliff erosion
On Tuesday, the City Council received an update on plans to protect a 1-mile stretch of south Carlsbad Boulevard from Manzano Drive to Island Way from future sea level rise while prioritizing walking and biking paths.
09/15/2022 9:40 AM
Traffic safety projects reviewed
On Tuesday, our city’s Transportation Director gave an update to the City Council on the city’s efforts to ease traffic congestion and generally make it more convenient for people to get around Carlsbad in whatever way they want to do that. In a nutshell, that’s what we mean by “mobility.”
09/08/2022 12:47 PM
Officers to conduct “Know Your Limit” – DUI Prevention Education Campaign
This Labor Day weekend, the City of Carlsbad Police Department will be conducting a “Know Your Limit” educational campaign from September 2 through September 5.
09/01/2022
Council ratifies local traffic safety emergency
The Carlsbad City Council voted to allocate $2 million in funding for immediate traffic safety efforts and ratified last week’s proclamation of local emergency, following an over 200% increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes since 2019.
08/30/2022
Local emergency declared
Citing a 233% increase in collisions involving bikes and e-bikes since 2019, the City of Carlsbad today declared a local state of emergency. This action will immediately increase attention and resources on a range of solutions including infrastructure, safety, enforcement and a focus on safe driving
08/23/2022 9:44 AM
New city hall update
Given rising construction costs and the change in office space needs resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, the Carlsbad City Council reached an important milestone by unanimously approving a new hybrid approach to replacing the aging City Hall.
08/17/2022
Mobility explained
On Tuesday, our city’s Transportation Director gave an update to the City Council on the city’s efforts to ease traffic congestion and generally make it more convenient for people to get around Carlsbad in whatever way they want to do that. In a nutshell, that’s what we mean by “mobility.”
07/29/2022 10:56 AM
Voters to decide on spending for Monroe Street Pool improvements
Carlsbad voters will decide during this November’s election whether or not to authorize the City of Carlsbad to spend up to $24 million of existing city funds to renovate and expand the Monroe Street Pool, located next to Carlsbad High School in northern Carlsbad.
06/23/2022
Input on Avenida Encinas bike lanes, pedestrian crossings
Community members have another opportunity to provide feedback on plans for new sidewalks, buffered bike lanes and crosswalks for sections of Avenida Encinas when it returns to the Traffic & Mobility Commission on Monday, June 6.
06/01/2022