Construction Update: Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements Project 

The City of Encinitas is continuing work on the Santa Fe Drive Corridor Improvements Project, with the City’s contractor focusing on the northside irrigation improvements, the westbound bus pad and street parking between Bonita Drive and Nardo Road. Landscaping and intersection work in the area will be completed last. 

Upcoming Detours:

Work has resumed in the school area, and detours will be in effect from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The westbound lane of Santa Fe Drive between Bonita Drive and Nardo Road will be closed, with a detour route in place via Balour Drive and Melba Road. During this period, access to bike lanes and sidewalks will be restricted due to their proximity to the construction zone. Construction signage will direct cyclists and pedestrians along alternate routes. Flaggers will also assist with traffic flow during school drop-off and pick-up times.

We strongly encourage community members to avoid the construction zone if possible. For those who must travel on Santa Fe Drive between Bonita Drive and Nardo Road, please expect delays. 

Alternative Routes and Detour Map

Current Phase of Work: 



The contractor is actively working on irrigation improvements on the north side, which will supply reclaimed water to future landscaped areas near the school. Simultaneously, the project is starting construction of the westbound bus stop and completing the remaining street parking stalls. These new parking spaces will increase parking capacity in the area by 40%.

Trenching for Northside Irrigation Piping

What to Expect During Construction: 

• Construction hours are Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. No evening or weekend work is expected.   
• Traffic control on Santa Fe Drive will remain in place 24/7 for public safety.   
• Traffic cones and temporary signage have been placed to guide drivers and cyclists through lane shifts and ensure safe traffic flow.

Southerly Biofiltration Basin

Project Improvements and Benefits: 

• Protected bikeways and continuous sidewalks to enhance mobility throughout the corridor. 
• A signalized crossing near San Dieguito Academy High School (SDA) to help facilitate safe pedestrian movement during high traffic times. 
• Added storm water management measures through new landscaping and surface drainage improvements.  
• Reverse-angle street parking for improved safety and increased parking capacity. 
• Protected intersection implementation at the Nardo/Mackinnon and Bonita/Windsor intersections at Santa Fe Drive. 
• Upgraded North County Transit District bus stops for east and west travel on Santa Fe Drive. 

Contact Us: 

Email: bsuleiman@encinitasca.gov 

Please visit the City Project Website to learn more and to sign-up for email updates.

Thank you, 

Santa Fe Drive Public Outreach Team