Escondido Creek Trail Temporary Closures and Access Updates

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: 

• Grading will take place between Date and Ash Streets, Ash and Harding Streets and Harding and Rose Streets.
• Crews will dig and install irrigation lines between Ash and Harding Streets.
• Crews will install irrigation valves and boxes from Date to Ash Streets and from Ash to Harding Streets.
• Light base installation will occur between Rose Street and Midway Drive and between Ash and Harding Streets.
• Cable railing will be installed between Date and Ash Streets and between Harding and Rose Streets.
• A steel fence will be installed between Date and Ash Streets.
• Demolition work is planned at the Date Bridge, and at Elm and Cedar Streets on the south side of the creek. 

Trail users should anticipate the following impacts: 

• Sections of the trail will require full 24-hour closures for public safety during cable railing removal and replacement. 
• Periodic short-term closures during irrigation work.

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: 

• Cable railing between Date and Ash Streets.
• Electrical conduit on the north side between Date and Ash Streets.
• Class II base on the north side between Date and Ash 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.