Upcoming work 

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

• Continue installing irrigation and electrical on both sides between Rose Street and Midway Drive 
• Continue installing decorative pavers on Date Street.

Trail users should anticipate the following impacts: 

• Day-to-day temporary closures on the north and south side during irrigation and electrical work.  
• A continued long-term closure at Date Street on both sides of the creek during improvement work.  

Adjacent projects: Emergency Truck Sewer Replacement: 

• Emergency repairs continue and will have very minimal impacts near the Creek Trail project limits.  For more information, visit the project website.  

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: 

• Completed installation of shade structures and exercise equipment pieces at Elm Street and the south side of Beech Street. 
• Completed installation of the split rail fencing between Midway Drive and Broadway Street.  
• Completed installation of the water bottle filling station at Midway Drive.  

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.