Upcoming work 

Construction crews are making steady progress along the Escondido Creek Trail. Here’s what you can expect over the next two weeks: 

• Large crack repairs from Citracado Parkway to Midway Drive 
• Crack sealing and seal coating from Citracado Parkway to Quince Street 
• Irrigation system work from Juniper to Fig Streets 
• Cable railing installation from Broadway to Harding Streets 
• Excavation, fine grading and concrete forming for new walkways between Fig and Date Streets 
• Excavation and placement of geotextile fabric and decomposed granite from Date to Ash Streets 

Trail users should anticipate the following impacts: 

• Short-term closures during irrigation and decomposed granite placement work 
• Eight (8) hour trail closures during crack sealing and seal coating 
• Potential 24-hour closure of the north trail between Hickory and Harding Streets 
• Flaggers will be on-site to direct trail users during these temporary closures 

Please pay attention to road signs in the area for the most up-to-date information on Creek Trail access. 

Recently completed 

Crews have completed several key improvements along the Creek Trail project area, including: 

• Steel fence post installation from Broadway to Juniper Streets 
• Trenching for electrical systems from Date to Harding Streets 
• Irrigation system installation is 95% complete from Juniper to Fig 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.