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 through next week:

Drip irrigation installation and cross connection testing between Juniper and Fig Streets.
Irrigation excavation and installation between Rose Street and Midway Drive.
Irrigation excavation and installation on the south side between Elm Street and Midway Drive.
Curb installation to hold decorative pavers in place at Date Street on the south side.
Installation of shade structures and exercise equipment at Elm Street on the north side.
Beginning fabrication of decorative fences for bridges at Midway Drive, Rose, Harding, Fig, Hickory and Juniper Streets.
Tree removal at Date Street on the north side of the creek.

Trail users should anticipate the following impacts:

A continued long-term closure at Date Street on both sides of the creek during improvement work.
Day-to-day temporary closures on the south side between Elm Street and Midway Drive during irrigation trenching.

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:

Exercise equipment installation at Beech Street.
“Resilience” mural between Rose and Harding 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.