Completed Projects/Issues - Roads & Infrastructure

Unsightly Utility Lines Go Underground La Jolla Scenic South last Pole Out

Last year San Diego’s City Council passed a program to underground utility lines in San Diego’s residential areas. Prior to last year’s agreement, there were no plans to underground residential utility wires. On Wednesday, September 22, community leaders and residents joined Councilman Scott Peters in a special event celebrating the completion of transferring utility lines underground. The event took place at the intersection of La Jolla Scenic South and Citadel Circle and members of the community watched as Councilman Peters helped remove the last utility pole on La Jolla Scenic South in District One.

"These improvements are part of my continued effort to enhance the beauty in La Jolla. Underground utility lines benefit neighborhoods and help renew communities," said Councilman Peters.

Coordinating efforts with utility providers, the La Jolla Scenic South under-grounding project involved trenching and burying 6,381 feet of utility lines underground. The total cost of the project was $2,257,015.00 and serves 60 customers. As part of the project, thirteen new trees will be planted and five new street lights will be installed.

Currently there are six undergrounding projects under construction in University City, Carmel Valley and La Jolla. The City’s under-grounding process involves burying the wires underground, planting new trees, installing new lights and repaving streets curb-to-curb.