Construction transitions to the next phase of the $109 million San Marcos Creek Project after a major milestone was reached in May 2022 with the completion and reopening of the Bent Avenue bridge, which raised the roadway over San Marcos Creek to prevent the road from flooding during rain. Before the roadway officially reopened to traffic, the bridge was dedicated and named in honor of Lionel “Doc” Burton Bridge, the City of San Marcos’ first mayor. The project team continues to coordinate with Discovery Village developers on the Discovery Street extension that will ultimately reconfigure the intersection of Bent Avenue, Craven Road and Discovery Street.
Crews have begun the next phase of construction and have closed Via Vera Cruz between Discovery Street and West San Marcos Boulevard. In addition to the new bridge, work includes widening the road to four lanes, installing sidewalks and bike lanes on both sides of the road, new lighting and a traffic signal at the intersection of Discovery Street and Via Vera Cruz. The new Paseo del Arroyo neighborhood park will also be constructed during this phase.
Via Vera Cruz will be closed completely to through traffic during this time, and drivers are encouraged to follow marked detours and avoid the area whenever possible. Access to businesses and driveways will be maintained. The city will post current road closures and detours on Waze to help motorists navigate the area. To learn more about the detours in place, visit our project updates website.
