UC San Diego Utility Project to Begin Along Arbor Drive

UC San Diego will soon begin a utility infrastructure improvement project that will impact portions of Arbor Drive, Front Street, and First Avenue. This project aims to underground select SDG&E poles and wires, improving both the safety and aesthetics of the area by eventually removing a portion of the overhead infrastructure.
Timeline:
Prep work is scheduled to begin next week, with trenching work starting the week of April 21.
Access During Construction:
Access to and from all surrounding facilities—including medical centers and emergency services--will always be maintained. No full closures or significant delays are expected for essential access points.
Key Traffic Impacts:

• Eastbound Arbor Drive (between Front St and First Ave) will be closed 24/7 for several months.
• Traffic signals at Arbor/Front will flash red 24/7 for 4–6 weeks.
• Signals at Arbor/First will follow with the same flashing red pattern for another 4–6 weeks.
• A dedicated traffic control flagger will be on site Monday–Friday, 7 am to 3 pm. to assist with flow and safety.

The team’s goal is to complete major trenching work before Bachman Place reopens at the end of June.
We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to improve the area’s infrastructure. For questions or concerns during the project, please don’t hesitate to reach out.