Major San Diego Waterfront Road Reopens After Years of Construction on $52 Million Project

Harbor Drive has reopened, bringing years of lane closures and traffic headaches along one of San Diego’s busiest waterfront routes to a close. As of August 27, a portion of the road between Downtown and Barrio Logan is back in operation after crews completed a $52.2 million sewer replacement project beneath the road, according to the city.

Motorcycle lane to open at California border crossing

Motorcyclists who cross into San Diego from Tijuana will soon have their own lane at the border.

Where San Diego drivers are getting the most parking tickets

If you're headed downtown or to the beach, keep an eye on those parking signs. The big picture: These were the most common places to get a parking ticket in January through July, according to an Axios analysis of city data:. 📍 800 13th St., downtown, 1,146 tickets: Almost all...

Waymo welcomes first San Diego riders starting Tuesday

Tuesday marks the first day that San Diegans can hail a public ride in an autonomous Waymo vehicle.

Friars Road reopens eastbound after years of construction closures

San Diego issued over $223K in special event parking tickets near Petco Park this year

This month marks one year since the city of San Diego hiked up prices for special event parking within half a mile of Petco Park during games and special events. Now city data shows they’re also racking up thousands of dollars in tickets given out in recent months. “To...

NCTD to suspend coastal rail service Sept. 12-13 for maintenance

The North County Transit District will suspend all coastal rail service this month to perform routine maintenance, transit officials announced Tuesday. The closure, which will take place Saturday, Sept. 12, and Sunday, Sept. 13, will pause all coaster service between San Diego and Oceanside. Regular service is scheduled to resume on the morning of Monday, Sept. 14, according to the NCTD.

Major track projects will derail Metrolink, Amtrak service across Southern California this month

Metrolink and Amtrak service will be suspended later this month as crews perform major track projects across the LA railroad system.

Friars Road eastbound lanes reopen after long closure in Morena District

Eastbound lanes on Friars Road have reopened near Napa Street in the Morena District after an 18-month closure. The stretch of Friars Road from Sea World Drive was closed westbound in 2021 as the city of San Diego began building the Morena Pump Station. Construction led to the eastbound closure...

Northbound I-5 and I-805 lanes to close overnight on Monday for restriping

Northbound lanes of Interstate 5 and five outside lanes of northbound Interstate 805 will be closed overnight beginning Monday for restriping work connected to a $113.7 million freeway improvement project, Caltrans officials said. The closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday between Torrey Hills...

Portions of northbound I-5 and I-805 to close overnight into Tuesday for construction

Northbound lanes of Interstate 5 and five outside lanes of northbound Interstate 805 will be closed overnight starting Monday at 9 p.m. for restriping work connected to a $113.7 million freeway improvement project, Caltrans officials said. The closures will be in effect from 9 p.m. Monday until 5 a.m. Tuesday...

Northbound lanes of I-5, I-805 closed for roadwork in part of San Diego

A portion of northbound Interstates 5 and 805 will be closed overnight on Monday for roadwork, Caltrans announced.

City: One of two water projects at Sea World Drive, Friars intersection close to done

Traffic will soon ease at the intersection of Sea World Drive and Friars Road soon, as the city says one of two underground water projects there is nearly done. Drivers navigating the intersection of Sea World Drive and Friars Road have had to weave around lane closures and slowdowns for so long that the neon orange cones nearly blend into the background.

Ordinance to keep parking free at beaches and bays moves forward

The San Diego City Council Committee voted unanimously on Wednesday to advance an ordinance that would provide free parking at more than 50 city-owned beach and Mission Bay lots.

City Heights Breaks Ground on Bike Lanes as Deadly Streets Push for Fixes

Shovels finally hit dirt this week on two long-awaited street safety projects designed to slow traffic and add protected bike lanes through City Heights, Kensington and Normal Heights. SANDAG broke ground on complete streets projects along Orange Avenue and Central Avenue yesterday, moving forward on plans that will add buffered and separated bike lanes, enhanced sidewalks, raised crosswalks and repairs to potholes and aging pavement throughout the corridor.

Ramona Unified bus route cuts leave students walking miles in the heat

Parents in the Ramona Unified School District say school bus route cuts are leaving some students with long walks home, including during a heat wave, as the district consolidates routes amid an ongoing driver shortage. Under the district's policy for middle and high school students, a student must live more...

New Escondido Sign on Highway 78 Aims to Welcome Visitors and Boost City Pride

ESCONDIDO (KGTV) — A new sign on Highway 78, just west of Broadway, is turning heads in Escondido. The landmark, a partnership between Caltrans and the city, cost $400,000. According to Caltrans, it provided $2.1 million in Clean CA funding to the City of Escondido for the project. Local...