Current Projects & Construction Updates
The City of Vista needs to maintain existing facilities and its infrastructure, such as roads, sewer systems, and parks on a regular basis, in order to keep the city in safe working order. Well maintained infrastructure will lead to a better running city and safer travel for the people using the roads.
The City and its contractors will strive to minimize noise and traffic impacts sometimes associated with construction. Those affected by the project will be notified in advance. The general public will also be notified on citywide projects. In addition, the City has completed all of the high priority Community Projects funded through Proposition L.
Emerald Drive Resurfacing: Date Street to Olive Avenue
Project: Resurfacing of Emerald Drive from Date Street to Olive Avenue.
Schedule
Spring 2012
Benefits: This project will provide benefits to motorists and pedestrian traffic.
Contractor: George Weir Asphalt Construction
Funding: Traffic Thoroughfare fees, Transportation fees.
W. Vista Way Safety Barrier Project *CALTRANS PROJECT
CALTRANS Schedule
Began January, 2012. Construction time is approximately 5-6 months
Caltrans is constructing a safety barrier along the north side of Hwy 78 between the freeway and W. Vista Way. A 3-foot high concrete barrier with a 3-foot high chain link fence section on top of the barrier will be constructed at the edge of the freeway right-of-way from a point just east of Emerald Driver to a point west of the Melrose Drive on-ramp. From time to time, there will be partial closures along the bike lane and eastbound side of W. Vista Way.
Maryland Drive: Olive Avenue to Highland Drive
Project: Street improvements to include resurfacing of Maryland Drive. East side section of Maryland Drive from
Olive Avenue to Highland Drive - widening of street to include curb, gutter,
sidewalks, and storm drain.
Schedule
Spring -Summer 2012
Current Work: Utility companies are relocating all the utilities.
Benefits: This section of roadway has inadequate pedestrian routes. The
improvements to the east side of the street will benefit the students attending
Maryland and Washington schools by widening the street and adding sidewalks.
Contractor: Dick Miller, Inc.
Funding: Grant funds under the Safe Routes to School Program, Proposition "A" funding, Redevelopment School Safety funds, Vista Sewer Capital Replacement funds.
Street ReSurfacing and Maintenance Projects
Project: The project includes the following streets:
- Business Park Drive: Sycamore Ave to 635 feet south of Poinsettia Avenue
- Hacienda Drive: W. City limit to Emerald Drive
- Hacienda Drive: La Tortuga Drive to 1475 feet east of Pomelo Drive
- Crescent Drive: Civic Center Drive to Eucalyptus Avenue
- Townsite Drive: Wellpot Place to Indian Rock Road
- Alta Vista Drive: 500 feet east of Civic Center Drive to Beaumont Lane
- Beaumont Drive: Eucalyptus Avenue to Alta Vista Drive
- Bobier Drive: west city limit to N. Santa Fe Avenue
Schedule
Summer, 2012
Benefits: Repair of distressed pavement areas and overlays with asphalt concrete, replacement of damaged curb, gutter, sidewalk, crosswalks, and upgrade of curb ramps as needed.
Contractor: George Weir Asphalt Construction
Funding: Targeted Rubberized Asphalt Concrete Program grant funds, Proposition "A" and B1 funding, Deferred street construction funds.
Emerald Drive Traffic Signal Installation at Date Street
Project: Installation of a new traffic signal at Emerald Drive and Date Street. The project will also include road widening, curb and gutter, and sidewalk improvements.
Schedule
Spring 2013
Benefits: This project will provide benefits to motorists and pedestrian traffic.
Contractor: To be determined
Funding: Traffic Signalization Fee, Redevelopment Agency Revolving fund, Traffic Thoroughfare fees, Transportation fees.