Emergency Update

July 5, 2024

Traffic is currently flowing like normal on Villa La Jolla Drive near La Jolla Village Drive after construction crews installed a temporary bridge over the damaged 12-foot diameter storm drain. Previously, the northbound lanes of Villa La Jolla Drive approaching the intersection with La Jolla Village Drive were partially closed due to the damaged storm drain and a sinkhole that opened up as a result.

This temporary bridge will be in place for approximately two months while the contractor prepares for the full construction project. Prior to the start of construction, additional notices will be issued to residents and businesses near the impacted area.

Community members with questions regarding this emergency storm drain project may contact the project's community liaison, Paula Roberts with Aqua Community Relations Group, at 619-794-6406 or email paula@aquacrg.com. Please reference "Villa La Jolla Drive Drainage System Emergency" in your inquiry.

Project Description

An aged section of a 12-foot storm drain under Villa La Jolla Drive near La Jolla Village Drive recently collapsed, resulting in a sinkhole. Emergency work is being completed to repair a section of the damaged pipe 40 feet below the ground. After the storm drain is repaired, the surrounding area, including the street, sidewalk, and other surface improvements, will be restored to its original condition.

Anticipated Schedule 

• Construction start: Summer 2024.
• Construction end: Fall 2025.*

Anticipated Work

• Construction will take place along Villa La Jolla Drive near the intersection with La Jolla Village Drive.
• Before work on the 12-foot storm drain can begin, the contractor will be relocating an existing 16-inch water line that is currently in the area of the necessary storm drain repairs. Crews will also be excavating and installing shoring, dewatering and storm drain bypass systems.
• Work on the 12-foot storm drain will consist of constructing a concrete box, repairing the damaged storm drain and restoring the site, including the street and sidewalk, to its original condition.
• Temporary partial and occasional full closures of Villa La Jolla Drive in the area of the damaged storm drain are expected.
• Working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Contact Us

For questions about this project, contact community liaison Paula Roberts from Aqua Community Relations Group at 619-794-6406 or email paula@aquacrg.com. Please reference "Villa La Jolla Drive Drainage System Emergency" in your inquiry.

*Anticipated schedule is subject to change.