Bear Valley Parkway North Widening Project

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Project Description & Purpose

Construction of Bear Valley Parkway North Widening Project is complete. The project widened the current two-lane road to a four-lane from San Pasqual Valley Road (SR-78) to just north of Boyle Avenue, and connect to the existing four-lane road within the City of Escondido to the north. Bike lanes, sidewalks, landscaped medians and parkways, drainage improvements, waterline upgrades, and new traffic signals at realigned intersections were also installed. Overhead utilities were undergrounded. The new roadway conforms to the County’s General Plan Mobility Element classification as a Major Road and Bicycle Route.

Project Funding

Funding sources include Transnet, Proposition 1B bonds, and a contribution from the City of Escondido for work within their jurisdiction.

Construction Schedule

Right-of-Way acquisition                Complete

Construction Start                          August 2014

Construction Completed                  February 2017

Project Benefits

  • Reduce traffic congestion and improve traffic flow for commuters, which can reduce air pollution.
  • Intersection enhancements will improve safety for motorists.
  • Pedestrians will benefit from the addition of new sidewalks and safe crossings and bicyclist safety will be improved with new designated bike lanes.
  • Undergrounding overhead utilities and new water-efficient landscaping will enhance the aesthetics of the roadway.

Project Questions / Concerns

Mohsen Maali, CIP Project Manager Project

Mohsen.Maali@sdcounty.ca.gov