Temporary closures ahead as Escondido Creek Trail improvements progress

Upcoming work

Construction continues along the Creek Trail, with active work zones throughout the project area. Here's what to expect over the next two weeks: 

• Placement of decomposed granite and geotextile fabric from Broadway to Hickory Streets 
• Steel fence post installation from Broadway to Juniper Streets 
• Cable railing installation from Broadway to Hickory Streets 
• Storm drain work, excavation, fine grading and concrete forming for new walkways between Fig and Date Streets 
• Irrigation work from Juniper to Fig Streets 
• Trenching for electrical systems from Date to Harding Streets 
• Excavation work from Date to Ash Streets

Trail users should anticipate the following impacts: 

• Short-term closures during irrigation and decomposed granite placement work 
• Eight (8) hour trail closures during crack sealing and seal coating 
• Potential 24-hour closure of the north trail between Hickory and Harding Streets 
• Flaggers will be on site to direct trail users during these temporary closures. 
• Sewer repair (as part of a separate project) has closed the south side of the trail from Fig to Date Streets. Work is expected to last about one week.

Please pay attention to road signs in the area for the most up-to-date information on Creek Trail access. 

Recently completed

Crews continued installing cable railing along the south side of the Creek Trail between Broadway and Juniper Streets. Irrigation system work progressed between Juniper and Fig Streets, along with ongoing electrical improvements throughout the area. 

Crack sealing and seal coating began, with full-day trail closures implemented between Harmony Grove and Quince Street during application. Trenching operations between Juniper and Fig Streets resulted in temporary closures, with flaggers on site to safely guide trail users through the area. 

Additional work completed over the past few weeks included: 

• Demolition of the existing asphalt maintenance road on the north side of the creek from Date to Ash Streets 
• Placement of geotextile fabric and decomposed granite, clearing and grubbing and excavation for new walkways 
• Fine grading and forming for new concrete walkways

Open during construction  

Businesses along the Creek Trail Corridor remain open during construction and appreciate your support — so be sure to stop by and shop locally throughout the year.  

Contact us  

We appreciate the community’s patience as we work on this important project. Reach out to the project team if you have any feedback or questions. A team member will get back to you in two (2) business working days.   

• Phone: Call us at 760-839-4949  
• Email: Email questions or feedback to creek@escondido.org   
• Regular updates: Subscribe here for regular updates.  
• For additional information, please visit the Escondido Creek Trail webpage.  

About the project 

Construction for the Escondido Creek trail began in February 2025. Work will take place from Citracado Parkway to North Midway Drive, with construction generally moving from west to east. The project is expected to be completed in late 2025, pending any unforeseen delays. Construction hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with the exception of city-recognized holidays.