Closures on the Escondido Creek Trail impact trail access

Upcoming work

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

Crack sealing and seal coating between Citracado and Quince Streets
Steel fence post installation from Broadway Avenue to Ash Street
Installation of wayfinding signs between Broadway Avenue and Hickory Street
Irrigation work from Fig to Ash Streets
Cable railing installation from Broadway Avenue to Midway Drive
Excavation, fine grading and concrete forming for new walkways as well as storm drain work between Fig and Date Streets
Trenching for electrical systems from Harding to Midway Drive

Trail users should anticipate the following impacts:

Broadway Avenue to Juniper Street will be closed this weekend as installation of new cable railing is almost complete in this area. Work in this area is expected to be complete by Wednesday, June 18.
Cable railing removal/replacement will require 24-hour closures for public safety, with each section taking 4–5 working days to complete.
Periodic short-term closures during irrigation work.
Eight (8) hour trail closures during crack sealing and seal coating.
A long-term closure remains in place on the north side of the trail from Fig to Date Streets, for an adjacent project repairing sewer lines.
- This includes closed access from the Elm Street footbridge, the cul-de-sac at Date Street (north side) and closure of the Date Street Bridge.
- The closure will remain in place for at least one month as crews begin extensive work in the Date Street Bridge area.

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

Recently completed

Crews continue to make steady progress along the Escondido Creek Trail, completing several key improvements over the past few weeks:

Installation of cable railing on the north side of the trail between Juniper and Hickory Streets. This section of the trail has now reopened to the public.
Completion of a 6-foot steel fence between Broadway and Juniper Streets.

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.