Construction barriers and new string lights along grand avenue.

Construction Updates

The Grand Avenue transformation is almost complete! Over the next week, crews will finish planting all the new landscaping and installing decorative fencing outside businesses from Kalmia to Broadway. Crews will continue laying concrete on the sidewalks and asphalt on the road between Broadway and Maple, which should be done by the end of next week. The City anticipates opening all roads by the end of April!

Crews are adding decorative designs and words in the concrete along Grand Avenue through a process called sandblasting. They started earlier this week on the Broadway roundabout and nearby tree wells. The sandblasting process should be completed by the end of next week. We appreciate your patience as we complete this work!

Traffic Reminders: Please be aware that through traffic is closed from Kalmia and Maple and at the intersection of Grand Avenue and Broadway. There are alternative routes available at Valley Parkway and 2nd Avenue. When driving through the area, remain aware of all traffic signs. If walking, please remain on the designated walkways for your safety.

Sandblasted decoration around tree ring.

Walk, Explore, Create!

Art is in the air in Downtown Escondido! With exciting events celebrating Escondido's Arts, Culture & Creativity Month and the Grand Avenue improvements, now is the perfect time to explore our vibrant downtown!

Stroll through the new Grand Avenue to experience the 2nd Saturday Art Walk on April 12, hosted by Museum & Arts Growing Escondido Culture. Stop by the Escondido Arts Partnership Municipal Gallery at 262 East Grand Avenue for a free workshop called "Ripple Effects," where participants will learn to make color swatches and combine eyes and flowers to make "flower eyes"! For more details, including a map for the Art Walk and additional activities, visit the City's website at https://visitescondido.com/calendar/.

While you're exploring our radiant downtown, be sure to use the online parking map for convenient parking options and stay mindful of traffic control and designated walkways.

Construction Details

The Grand Avenue Vision Project is all about preserving Escondido’s historic small-town look and feel while infusing new energy and vibrancy into the heart of Escondido. This exciting initiative aims to transform Grand Avenue into a welcoming and pedestrian-friendly corridor and boost the economic vitality of our downtown area. 

Construction Hours and Details

Construction will take place Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During construction, Grand Avenue will be closed to through traffic. However, pedestrian access will remain open to all businesses.

Free parking is available throughout the duration of the project and can be found using the interactive parking map. Please be sure to observe all traffic control signs and do not move traffic cones or barriers. To help protect public safety, please remain on the designated pedestrian walkways.

Questions and Project Information

Have any questions or comments? We have created several resources that will be updated regularly to ensure construction impacts are readily accessible.

City’s website: https://www.escondido.gov/300/Grand-Avenue-Vision-Project
Project hotline: 760-839-4822
Project email: grandavenueproject@escondido.gov