Upcoming work 

Construction continues along the Creek Trail, with active work zones throughout the project area. Here's what to expect over the next two weeks: 

• Crack sealing and seal coating between Citracado and Quince Streets
• Steel fence panel installation from Broadway Avenue to Hickory Street
• Installation of wayfinding signs between Broadway Avenue and Hickory Street
• Irrigation work from Fig to Ash Streets
• Cable railing installation from Broadway Avenue to Harding Street
• Excavation, fine grading and concrete forming for new walkways between Fig and Date Streets
• Trenching for electrical systems from Date to Harding Streets

Trail users should anticipate the following impacts: 

• A multi-day closure on the north side of the trail from Juniper to Hickory Streets from Tuesday, June 3, through Friday, June 6, for fence removal and cable railing installation.
• A long-term closure is in place on the north side of the trail from Fig to Date Streets
  • This includes closed access from the Elm Street footbridge, the cul-de-sac at Date Street (north side) and closure of the Date Street Bridge
  • The closure will remain in place for at least one month as crews begin extensive work in the Date Street Bridge area
• The south side of the trail at Fig Street will also be closed for up to two weeks by an adjacent sewer maintenance project, with a detour directing trail users to either Washington Avenue or Valley Parkway. Signage will direct trail users during these temporary closures
• Periodic short-term closures during irrigation work
• Eight (8) hour trail closures during crack sealing and seal coating

The bike path on the south side of the creek will remain open, except for the segment between Date and Fig Streets, which will be closed due to the sewer repair work. 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: 

• Excavation and placement of geotextile fabric and decomposed granite from Date to Ash Streets
• Irrigation system installation from Juniper to Fig Streets
• Retaining wall construction completed on Elm 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.