CONSTRUCTION NOTICE: Striping Work Upcoming Along Morena Northern Alignment

Striping Schedule

Starting August 2, striping and street reconfiguration work, including new bike lanes throughout University City, will begin along the Morena Northern Tunnels and Pipeline project alignment. Crews will start at the south end near Appleton Street and Genesee Avenue and work north.

Work will take place Sunday through Thursday night from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. Traffic control will remain in place throughout the work zone, and on-site crews will direct vehicles through intersections as needed.

Paving and striping will occur along most of the alignment with new bike lanes extending up to Executive Drive, consistent with the City’s Mobility Master Plan.

The University City neighborhood bike lanes are a separate effort directed by the Transportation Department in alignment with the University Community Plan  (p. 117). These bikeways will help create a more complete and integrated transportation network throughout University City and include: 

• Class II – Striped on-street bike lanes 
• Class IV – Protected/separated bike lanes

The graphic below shows the planned striping segments.

What to Expect:

• Some on-street parking in University City will be reduced as improved bikeways are installed.
• Parking restrictions will be enforced. Please avoid posted no-parking areas; vehicles in violation will be towed.
• Access for emergency vehicles, residents and businesses will be maintained at all times.
• Traffic delays and construction noise are expected during work hours.
• For your safety, please follow all posted signs and detours.

The City and project team are committed to completing construction as safely and efficiently as possible, and the University City community’s patience and coordination are appreciated. Please note that construction schedules are subject to change at any time.

Multiple Project Benefits

Together, these projects bring long-term benefits to University City. Upgraded underground infrastructure will support a more reliable local water supply for San Diego, while new bikeways will create safer, better-connected routes that improve mobility, enhance street safety, and support community plan goals for complete streets.

The City is committed to clear communication and providing up-to-date information about construction activities. Construction notices will be regularly posted on utc.purewatersd.org. Please contact purewatersd@sandiego.gov or 833-UTC-PWSD (833-882-7973) with questions about the City’s Pure Water Program and the Morena Northern Pipelines and Tunnels project, and a team member will get back to you within one business day.

Morena Northern Alignment Street Reconfiguration Plan 

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About Pure Water San Diego

Pure Water San Diego is the is the City of San Diego’s advanced water purification program that will provide nearly half of San Diego’s water supply locally by 2035 and significantly reduce treated discharges from the Point Loma Wastewater Treatment Plant. Pure Water San Diego will use proven water purification technology to clean recycled water to produce safe, high-quality drinking water. The phased, multi-year program offers a cost-effective investment for San Diego’s water and wastewater needs. San Diegans are getting dual value from this investment — reliable, sustainable drinking water and avoided wastewater costs. The Morena Northern Pipelines and Tunnels project is one of several major water infrastructure projects in Phase 1 of Pure Water San Diego.

Funding for these projects have been provided in part by Proposition 68, through an agreement with the State Water Resources Control Board and the Water Infrastructure Finance and Innovation Act through an agreement with the United States Environmental Protection Agency.