Construction along Grand Avenue: Sidewalk paving

Construction Updates

Last week, demolition work for subphase 2 was completed and the project is now moving forward to the next step in this phase.

Through traffic is closed from Juniper to Broadway.
Pedestrian access to businesses will remain available.
Pedestrians must use only designated walkways, as portions of the construction site may have hazardous conditions.

Subphase 1 sidewalk paving will be completed this week. Full access to the new pedestrian walkways from Juniper to Kalmia will be open before Thanksgiving. Once the sidewalk construction is completed, outdoor fencing for restaurants will be custom-fabricated. Updates on installation will be available soon.

Demolition efforts as part of construction along Grand Avenue.

Businesses open during construction! Front of O'Sullivan's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Small Business Saturday: Shop Local, Make a Big Difference

Mark your calendars for Small Business this Saturday, November 30, 2024, and support the heart of our community! The Escondido Downtown Business Association has partnered with local businesses to bring you a day filled with fun, family-friendly events, games, and exclusive prizes from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. at participating locations. The celebration includes the grand opening of the a roller rink which will be located on Grand Avenue between Juniper and Kalmia along with other exciting activities, including a clothing drive, a photo booth and more! Head over to Heritage Garden to grab a bingo card to collect stamps and earn a chance to win amazing prizes.

For more information, such as a map of participating businesses, hours, visit the Escondido Downtown Business Association event website at: https://www.downtownescondido.com/small-business-saturday

While you support local businesses, please help us ensure public safety by being aware of all traffic control signage and staying on the pedestrian walkways and in approved business access areas.

Find the closest free parking spot for Small Business Saturday on the Interactive Parking Map.

For Businesses: If you are interested in providing customers with a PDF of the parking map, that can be downloaded on the project website.

Grand Avenue General Construction Details

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 takes place Monday through Friday from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. During the construction of Phase II, Grand Avenue will be closed to through traffic. For their safety, pedestrians must use only designated walkways, as portions of the construction site may have hazardous conditions.

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