South Mission Rd. North Green Streets Project 1 of 2
Estimated Cost: $3M | Estimated Completion: Winter 2026 | Funded by Tax Dollars and the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Grant
Identified in the County's Green Streets Clean Water Plan, this project improves water quality in the San Luis Rey Watershed by removing pollutants from stormwater runoff, and enhances pedestrian safety and mobility.
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Green Infrastructure elements will include:
In alignment with the Green Street Clean Water Plan, this project takes a holistic approach to improving water quality by installing infrastructure that delivers multiple community benefits. These include safer pedestrian walkways, new green spaces, expanded tree canopy, and native landscaping.
Improved Water Quality
Green infrastructure, such as tree wells and biotilftration basins, will; remove pollutants, such as bacteria and debris, from stormwater runoff by allowing the runoff to filter through native plants and soil. It is a natural process that improves water quality and provides benefits such as green space, tree cover, and flood reduction.
Trash Capture
An underground trash capture device will be installed to remove trash and debris from stormwater runoff before it enters the storm drain system, which discharges to the Pacific Ocean.
Design Preview
*This is for visual purposes only. Final design is subject to change based on construction limitations.
Construction: What to Expect
Construction began in early 2025 and is expected to take one year to complete.
During construction, the County will make every effort to minimize disruptions along the roadways. All construction will occur in the public road right-of-way to avoid impacts to private property owners. There will be temporary impacts to utilities, and to both vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Traffic control measures, including signage placed prior to and during construction, will be implemented to ensure the safety of our customers.
Project 1 started construction in early 2025 and is anticipated to take approximately one year to complete. The design phase of Project 2 is already underway and is expected to be completed in early 2026.
The County of San Diego Project Manager for this project is René Vidales. Contact information for Mr. Vidales is provided below:
- Email: Rene.Vidales@sdcounty.ca.gov
- Phone: (858) 282-1239
The County of San Diego is proud to implement projects like this to improve water quality, support sustainability, and enhance our local communities.
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