We are excited to announce that this is the final weekly construction update! Crews opened Grand Avenue nearly two weeks ago and completed the majority of their work. This week crews finished sidewalk cleaning and sealing and will continue stripping. Crews will also finish adding rock mulch in the landscaped areas to protect the newly planted vegetation and conserve water. Over the next couple months, landscaping crews will monitor the new vegetation to ensure the plants continue to thrive.

In the coming weeks, crews will continue adding the final touches to Grand Avenue, including replacing decorative shrouds at the base of streetlights from Kalmia to Broadway Streets; installing four new streetlights in the Kalmia roundabout; and fixing the string lights. Crews anticipate installing decorative fencing outside businesses from Kalmia to Broadway Streets by early June, and Broadway to Maple Streets by the end of June. We appreciate your patience as this exciting project comes to a close and hope you enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Downtown Escondido! 

The Grand Avenue makeover is complete just in time for the annual Escondido Street Festival this Sunday May 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.! Enjoy a day with friends and family with this exciting event featuring live music, local vendors, a beer and wine garden, an art show, a community stage, and a kid's zone. With so much to do, the Street Festival is the perfect time to explore the new face of Grand Avenue and celebrate with our lively community! Learn more at this event at https://www.downtownescondido.com/escondido-street-festival.

Cruisin' Grand will return to Downtown Escondido on Friday, June 13, 2025! Come join us every Friday from 4:00 to 9:00 p.m. in June through September to take a stroll back in time and check out classic cars on Grand Avenue. From pre-1974 vintage cars to American Hot Rods to Classics and Customs, there is something for everyone! Learn more about this event at https://www.cruisingrand.net. 

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