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: 

• Excavation and piping placement for irrigation between Harding and Rose Streets.
• Installation of lateral sleeving and drainage system between Harding and Rose Streets.
• Cable railing installation to the east of Harding Street on the south side bike path.
• Installation of foundations for pathway lights on the north side pathway adjacent to the Ash Street crossing.
• Excavation and backfilling for the play area, including the installation of the engineered wood fiber, south of Washington Park.
• Form setting, rebar placement and concrete pour for the storm drain box on the North side of the trail near Washington Park.

Trail users should anticipate the following impacts: 

• The south side bike path, east of Harding Street, will be periodically closed for cable railing installation.

Adjacent projects: Emergency Truck Sewer Replacement: 

• Emergency repairs continue and are near the Creek Trail project limits.
• Crews began work on Fig Street on Tuesday, Sept. 2, causing a full closure of the Fig Street bridge for approximately one month.
• 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: 

• Lighting post holes drilled and concrete poured between Ash and Harding Streets.
• Pull boxes installed between Ash and Harding Streets.
• Fence posts installation 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. 

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.