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We are busy maintaining infrastructure, improving traffic flow and enhancing neighborhood quality of life through a variety of projects happening around town. Here are some highlights of projects that have been planned or are currently in the design process.
Neighborhood Quality of Life and Safety
Carlsbad Village lighting improvements
Streets, Traffic and Mobility
Avenida Encinas Traffic Safety Enhancements
Kelly and Park
Safe Routes to School
South Carlsbad coastline
Street resurfacing
Tamarack area coastal improvements
Terramar area coastal improvements
Tyler Street
Valley and Magnolia
Parks
Robertson Ranch Park
Veterans Memorial Park
City Buildings
5-year Project Plan
The city's Capital Improvements Program maps out major projects and how they will be funded. Each year, the City Council approves this plan along with the city budget. See project map.
Project updates
Help shape veterans recognition
The City Council’s Ad Hoc Veterans Memorial Park Veterans Recognition Subcommittee will hold its second of three meetings on Wednesday, July 29, at 5 p.m. in the City Council Chamber.
07/23/2026 9:22 PM
Monroe Street Pool update
Construction continues to progress on the replacement and renovation of the Monroe Street Pool, locker rooms and other amenities, with completion expected by late summer to early fall 2026.
07/17/2026 9:47 AM
Barrio public art
A new public art piece is coming to the Barrio, in the future traffic circle planned at Pine Avenue and Harding Street, and we’re inviting community members to help shape the design.
07/16/2026 3:36 PM
Traffic safety improvements
The Carlsbad City Council approved three new all-way stops and a neighborhood traffic calming project during its meeting on Tuesday, June 23.
06/24/2026 10:23 AM
New all-way stops proposed
The Carlsbad City Council is scheduled to discuss new proposed all-way stops at three locations citywide during its next meeting on June 23.
06/18/2026 12:58 PM
Help shape veterans recognition
Earlier this year, the City Council formed an ad hoc Veterans Memorial Park Veterans Recognition Subcommittee to gather input from veterans, nonprofit veteran organizations and community members on ways to recognize veterans at the park.
06/12/2026 12:04 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.
06/02/2026 2:17 PM
Barrio traffic circle public art
Meet the artist behind the Barrio traffic circle public art project.
05/13/2026 9:00 AM
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.
04/28/2026 2:20 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.
04/23/2026 3:52 PM
Kelly Elementary Safe Routes to School
The City of Carlsbad has launched an online survey to gather input on potential street improvements in the area around Kelly Elementary School.
04/22/2026
Chestnut Underpass public art
An updated design for public art at the Chestnut Avenue I-5 underpass is now available to review.
04/01/2026 9:00 AM
Poinsettia Community Park field reopens
The multipurpose field at Poinsettia Community Park has reopened following a project to replace the synthetic turf.
03/26/2026 12:00 PM
New Barrio stop signs
The City of Carlsbad installed new all-way stop signs and enhanced crosswalks at four intersections in the Barrio during the last couple of weeks.
03/13/2026 12:56 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 a new all-way stop at the intersection of Grand Avenue at Madison Street.
03/03/2026 9:47 AM
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.
02/26/2026 12:31 PM
Strategic Plan progress
The Carlsbad City Council this week received the latest annual update on its 5-Year Strategic Plan, outlining progress on major initiatives and priorities that continue to shape the city’s work.
02/25/2026 11:57 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.
02/20/2026 11:56 AM
Poinsettia Park turf replacement
Crews are making good progress on the turf replacement project, which will give the park a refreshed playing surface in time for the busy spring and summer seasons.
02/18/2026 7:01 PM
Chestnut Underpass public art design
Give input on the newest proposed design for the Chestnut Underpass.
02/11/2026 12:38 PM