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Several projects, ranging from infrastructure improvements and parking enhancements to public art, are underway or scheduled for construction in the Village and Barrio. This page provides the latest news and project updates in one convenient place.
Thank you for your patience as we work to complete improvements designed to enhance the lives of all who live, work and visit the Village and Barrio.
- 06/18/2026
Additional charging stations coming to the Village
The City of Carlsbad is adding charging stations for an additional 10 vehicles at a city-owned parking lot.
- 06/02/2026 2:17 PM
Chestnut underpass public art
The Carlsbad City Council will consider approving the final design for public art at the Chestnut Avenue I-5 underpass on Tuesday, June 9.
- 05/13/2026 9:00 AM
Barrio traffic circle public art
Meet the artist behind the Barrio traffic circle public art project.
- 04/28/2026 2:20 PM
Village lighting improvements
New energy-efficient pedestrian lighting and upgrades to existing tree lights are planned throughout the Village. The city's Traffic Safety & Mobility Commission is scheduled to receive an update on the Village Lighting Project at its next meeting on May 4.
- 04/23/2026 3:52 PM
All-way stop at Grand and Madison
A new all-way stop at Grand Avenue and Madison Street will make it easier for our community members to cross the street or turn onto Grand. In this video, you can go behind the scenes with our crew who did the installation Wednesday morning.
- 04/01/2026 9:00 AM
Chestnut Underpass public art
An updated design for public art at the Chestnut Avenue I-5 underpass is now available to review.
- 03/12/2026 12:30 PM
Parking updates
The City Council is advancing Village and Barrio parking efforts.
- 03/03/2026 9:47 AM
Grand Avenue street improvements
The City of Carlsbad is considering ways to improve parking and traffic safety along Grand Avenue by converting existing parallel parking to diagonal parking and installing a new all-way stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue at Madison Street.
- 02/26/2026 12:31 PM
Barrio stop signs
The City of Carlsbad is installing new all-way stop signs at four intersections in the Barrio as part of the city’s efforts to help reduce speeds and improve safety in the Barrio.
- 02/20/2026 11:56 AM
State & Laguna stop signs
New stop signs were installed at the intersection of State Street at Laguna Drive last week to help address community concerns about safety at the intersection. The City Council approved the new stop signs in January, and crews got to work to complete the improvements quickly.
- 02/11/2026 12:38 PM
Chestnut Underpass public art design
Give input on the newest proposed design for the Chestnut Underpass.
- 02/02/2026 9:15 AM
Chestnut Underpass public art
The city’s Arts Commission will review an updated design concept for the Chestnut underpass public art project at its upcoming meeting on Thursday, Feb. 5.
- 01/29/2026 4:56 PM
Barrio traffic calming construction
More than 40 high visibility crosswalks, four all-way stop signs and a traffic circle will be installed in the Barrio under a plan to reduce speeds in the neighborhood the City Council approved this week.
- 01/26/2026 6:08 PM
Grand Avenue street improvements
The City of Carlsbad is considering ways to improve parking and traffic safety along Grand Avenue by converting existing parallel parking to diagonal parking and installing new all-way stop -at the intersection of Grand Avenue at Madison Street.
- 01/16/2026 4:05 PM
New stop sign at State and Laguna
New stop signs will be installed at the intersection of State Street at Laguna Drive next month to help address community concerns about safety. The City Council approved the new stop signs at its meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 13.
- 01/08/2026 3:37 PM
More lighting for Barrio sidewalks
Construction is starting soon on a project to install more than 100 new lights next to sidewalks throughout the Barrio.
- 12/11/2025 9:52 PM
More parking coming to the Barrio
Additional parking is coming to the Barrio under a plan the City Council approved Tuesday
- 12/05/2025 12:51 PM
Barrio parking improvements
On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the City Council will consider additional opportunities to add more on-street parking in the Barrio.