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 few weeks:

Decorative pavers installation at Date Street on the north and south sides.
Irrigation installation on the south side at Date Street and the north side between Date and Ash Streets.
Irrigation installation and electrical work on the north and south sides between Elm Street and Midway Drive.
Installing irrigation lines at bridges on Rose and Harding Streets.
Construction crews will take a well-deserved holiday break from Dec. 24-26 and Dec. 31-Jan. 2

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 between Elm Street and Midway Drive on the south side during irrigation 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 the first coat of striping on the west side between Harmony Grove and Quince Street.

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.