University 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.

Anticipated Schedule & Projected Budget

An anticipated schedule and projected budget are available on the CIP project look up page. Additional information can be found below.

Construction mobilized in January 2023 and is expected to be substantially complete in the summer of 2025.

Anticipated work June 2025:

Installing three alley aprons and curb ramps on University Avenue and pop-outs at the intersections of University with Euclid Avenue and Fairmount Avenue.
Painting curbs along University Avenue between Euclid Avenue and Fairmount Avenue. The designated colors are displayed in this exhibit.
Resurfacing the roadway.
Completing landscaping.

Anticipated work July 2025:

Installing HAWK poles at 44th Street.
Improving stormwater elements.
Completing landscaping.

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.

Email Updates

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.

To receive the email updates, click on this link, fill out the required information and select the "Project Updates: University Avenue Complete Street Phase 1" email list.

Community Outreach Log (as of Dec. 5, 2024)

Contact Us

For questions about this project, contact community liaison Reema Boccia from Two River Strategies at 619-726-2179 or email Reema@TwoRiversPR.com. Please reference "University Avenue Complete Street Phase 1" in your inquiry.