During the March 10, 2026 meeting, the Carlsbad City Council voted to terminate two local emergencies, declared in January 2026. All expedited emergency repair work related to the Jan. 7, 2026 storm-related emergency near the coastal bluffs, as well as the Jan. 31, 2026 water main break at Carlsbad Village Drive and El Camino Real, has been completed.

On Jan. 7, the City of Carlsbad proclaimed a storm-related local emergency to protect public safety and expedite repairs to storm drain infrastructure in the coastal bluffs near Carlsbad Boulevard and Solamar Drive.

On Jan. 31, the City of Carlsbad and Carlsbad Municipal Water District declared a local emergency to move quickly to address emergency repairs to a water main break which caused a large sinkhole and buckled pavement across six lanes of traffic, resulting in roadway closures at the intersection of Carlsbad Village Drive and El Camino Real.

Normal operations have resumed at both locations.

The City of Carlsbad thanks the community for its patience and cooperation while crews worked to complete these emergency repairs.

To see a video recap of both local emergencies, click here.