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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
Barrio lighting
Carlsbad Village lighting improvements
Streets, Traffic and Mobility
Barrio traffic calming
El Camino Real
Kelly and Park
Safe Routes to School
South Carlsbad coastline
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
Construction near Carlsbad Blvd postponed
Postponed: The City of Carlsbad has multiple projects in the works to make it easier to access the beach, including a future project to build new ADA-compliant access ramps. As part of this effort, crews will be in the grassy area along Carlsbad Boulevard, near Pine Avenue and Tamarack Avenue.
10/14/2025
Barrio traffic calming
During its meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025 the Carlsbad City Council voted to move forward with several measures to reduce speeds in the Barrio.
09/10/2025 3:06 PM
Barrio traffic calming options
The Carlsbad City Council will consider two options for reducing speeds in the Barrio at its next meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
08/25/2025
Veterans Park art
The City of Carlsbad’s Arts Commission will review the final recommended design for public art planned for Veterans Memorial Park during its meeting on Thursday, Aug. 7.
07/31/2025 11:18 AM
Barrio Traffic Circle project revised
The Carlsbad City Council approved one traffic circle with public art at the intersection of Pine Avenue and Harding Street and other traffic calming measures in the Barrio
07/30/2025 10:09 PM
Parks projects update
In honor of Park and Recreation Month, a new video highlights several park projects happening around the city.
07/17/2025 1:38 PM
Give input on Barrio traffic circles
The Carlsbad City Council is seeking community input before its July 29 meeting on whether to move forward with a project to install traffic circles at five intersections in the Barrio or explore different ways to reduce speeding.
07/07/2025 1:43 PM
Safety enhancements - Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack
On Tuesday, the City Council directed staff to pursue a smaller scale project at Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue that focuses on ADA-related safety enhancements.
05/01/2025 4:49 PM
Carlsbad Blvd and Tamarack options at City Council
On April 29, the Carlsbad City Council will revisit options for intersection improvements at Carlsbad Boulevard and Tamarack Avenue.
04/25/2025 2:13 PM
Veterans Park art
Three design concepts are now available for community input to help shape the public art planned for the future Veterans Memorial Park.
04/25/2025 11:55 AM
National Work Zone Awareness Week
April 21 to 25, 2025, is National Work Zone Awareness Week, and with a few major construction projects in the works on El Camino Real and Carlsbad Boulevard, it's a good time to share safety reminders to help keep everyone safe on the road.
04/24/2025 12:52 PM
Stagecoach Park Community Garden now open
On National Gardening Day, the Carlsbad City Council joined community members to officially open the Stagecoach Park Community Garden — the first of its kind in south Carlsbad.
04/14/2025 5:03 PM
Temporary traffic delays - northbound El Camino Real
Construction to widen segment of northbound El Camino Real. Anticipate temporary traffic delays
04/03/2025 1:50 PM
Monroe Street Pool closed
The Monroe Street Pool has closed due to an unexpected equipment failure and will remain closed for construction through summer 2026.
03/28/2025 4:41 PM
Plan ahead for road construction
Our weekly construction map is updated with anticipated construction work next week to help you avoid or minimize traffic delays and detours that often come with construction.
03/20/2025 11:00 AM
Improving drainage behind Kelly Drive
The City of Carlsbad is working to improve drainage in the area along the Kelly channel behind Kelly Drive.
03/20/2025 11:00 AM
Monroe Street Pool closing March 31
The Monroe Street Pool will close temporarily on Monday, March 31, for a reconstruction project that will take about 18 months.
03/18/2025 10:52 AM
Citywide road repairs and schedule
To make sure our community has a smooth drive, the City of Carlsbad is in the process of repairing nearly 40 miles of neighborhood and main city streets. By maintaining our roads now, the city also saves money in the long run because we avoid larger repairs later.
03/13/2025 5:55 PM
Chestnut Public Art Update
Event postponed - Meet the artists for the Chestnut underpass public art project
03/03/2025 4:30 PM
Final design of Barrio traffic circles at City Council
On Tuesday, March 4, the Carlsbad City Council agenda includes an item to approve the plans, specifications and authorization to bid for the Barrio traffic circle project.
02/28/2025 9:48 AM