CONNECT with the CityUniversity Avenue Complete Street Phase 1
Project Background
The City of San Diego is modifying the roadway segment of University Avenue between Fairmount Avenue and Euclid Avenue to primarily improve safety and mobility and beautify the University Avenue corridor for pedestrians, transit and automobile traffic.
Project Overview
The University Avenue Complete Street Phase 1 project will construct safety improvements along University Avenue, between Fairmount Avenue and Euclid Avenue, featuring:
- Roadway improvements, including roundabouts at the intersections with Highland Avenue, Chamoune Avenue and Menlo Avenue , raised center medians, asphalt overlay, and re-striping.
- Pedestrian improvements, including rectangular rapid flashing beacons at pedestrian crosswalks, High-Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) which is a traffic control device used to stop road traffic and allow pedestrians to cross safely, widened sidewalks, curb extensions to shorten crossing distances, and curb ramps.
- Transit improvements, including new transit stops and extended existing transit stops.
- Drainage improvements, including a new storm drain system.
The overall project is within one of the most densely populated areas in San Diego. The area includes residential neighborhoods, business districts, major arterial corridors that connect neighborhoods, local streets, and pedestrian corridors.
Construction Schedule
Construction mobilized in January 2023 and is anticipated to be substantially complete in the spring of 2025.
Anticipated work for Jan. 23 through early April 2025:
- Widening sidewalks and installing curb extensions at the intersection of University Avenue and Chamoune Avenue.
- Installing irrigation and electrical conduit at the intersection of University Avenue and Chamoune Avenue.
- Installing alley aprons and curb ramps on the south side of University Avenue.
- Installing stormwater improvements on the south side of University Avenue.
- Painting curbs along University Avenue between Fairmount Avenue and Euclid Avenue the designated colors, as displayed in this exhibit.
Drivers in the area should continue to expect traffic delays as construction crews work on and around University Avenue. Detours may also be in place for pedestrians accessing businesses, but businesses remain open and accessible during construction. Crews will continue to minimize impacts on the community as much as possible.
Additional information on the project’s schedule and budget is available here.
Email Updates and Contact Information
All efforts will be taken to minimize impacts on the residents and businesses in the community. The impacts may change as construction progresses. To help keep the community informed about the anticipated construction activities and impacts, updates will be posted on this page and emailed to subscribers as significant events occur.
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