Escondido Creek Trail Closures and Public Access

Upcoming work 

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

• Cable railing installation from Harding to Rose Streets and from Date to Ash Streets.
• Steel fence and cable work from Date to Ash Streets.
• Grading, trenching for electrical systems and placing decomposed granite from Harding Street to Midway Drive.
• Light pole foundation work from Rose Street to Midway Drive.

Trail users should anticipate the following impacts: 

• Sections of the trail will require full 24-hour closures for public safety during cable railing removal and replacement. 
• The bike path from Date to Ash Streets will be closed for about a week for fence 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: 

• Cable railing from Fig to Ash Streets.
• Removing chain link fencing from Date to Ash Streets. 
• The south side between Fig and Date Streets is open, with final cable railing near the Date Street bridge to be installed after paving work in the coming months.

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.