An emergency stormwater repair project began last month in Del Mar Heights after a deteriorating metal pipe failed along a slope near Del Mar Heights Road, causing erosion and damaging the sidewalk.
For the next three months, the city of San Diego’s Stormwater Department in-house pipe repair crew will stabilize and restore the failed slope between Crest Way and Durango Drive and replace the failed pipe and drain structures. They will also repair the sidewalk and roadway.
The repairs have been prioritized by the city ahead of the winter storm season to avoid additional impacts to the road, utility systems and pedestrian access, according to a news release. As of a Sept. 30 project update, the city has removed over 340 tons of debris from the project site and is now moving into the structural forming phase.
“Protecting public safety is our top priority, and this swift response ensures critical stormwater infrastructure is stabilized before further damage can occur,” said Stormwater Department Director Todd Snyder in the news release. “Emergencies like this highlight the importance of ongoing investment in aging infrastructure across the city.”
The repairs are scheduled to be completed by late January 2027, according to the news release. Crews will be working Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Traffic impacts on Del Mar Heights Road include temporary lane closures on both sides of the road. Drivers can expect delays in the area.
For project updates and details visit sandiego.gov/cip/project-info/project-profiles/2299-del-mar-heights-rd-sd-emergency