🚧 Construction - new beach stairs and wider sidewalk Carlsbad Blvd

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Carlsbad Works - Beach Stairs Replacement and Sidewalk Widening

Construction will begin soon along Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine and Tamarack avenues to replace the upper seawall stairs and widen a portion of the sidewalk.

What to expect during construction

Portions of the sidewalk on the west side of Carlsbad Boulevard will be closed. Please use the lower seawall or the sidewalk on the east side of Carlsbad Boulevard.
One to two beach stairways will be closed at a time. Please use nearby beach access points as alternatives.
Some street parking will be restricted.
The bike lane on the southbound side of Carlsbad Boulevard will be closed. Cyclists and drivers are to share the road.
Traffic delays are possible so give yourself extra time to get where you need to go. Please slow down, use caution, watch for cyclists and share the road.
Projects like this can create noise and dust with construction equipment stored nearby.

Thank you for your patience during construction as we take care of important maintenance needs and ensure long-term, safe coastal and beach access.

Construction schedule

Phase 1 Oct. 2025 – Spring 2026

Phase 2 Fall 2026 – Spring 2027

No construction between Memorial Day and Labor Day

Monday – Friday, except city holidays

7 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Map showing Beach Stairs Replacement and Sidewalk Widening project area

What we’re doing

The beach access repair project will replace the four stairways along Carlsbad Boulevard between Pine and Hemlock avenues and widen a portion of the sidewalk between Pine and Cherry avenues. The sidewalks and stairways were built in the 1980s and concrete has chipped away in places to expose rebar, there is visible corrosion, and soil has eroded away from some of the foundations.

The stair locations and general design, including the overlooks and landing areas/platforms, will remain the same
The sidewalk between Pine and Cherry avenues will be widened by 2 ½ feet to make more room for the many walkers, joggers and other users who enjoy this popular location
One foot will come from the removal of the surface mounted railing and metal beam guardrail, which is consistent with sidewalks to the north and south
The sidewalk will also be extended 1½ feet to the west over the bluff
Existing streetlight poles will be replaced
The project will help reinforce and stabilize the bluff

Current beach stairs

Before and after rendering of the sidewalk area

Thank you again for your patience during construction as the city takes care of these important maintenance needs. Join the email list for future project updates.

Contact

De La Fuente Construction, Inc. 619-936-1835

City of Carlsbad 442-339-2780

cmi@carlsbadca.gov