NewsNBC 7 San Diego — Local NewsAugust 10, 2026San Diego
Leucadia business owners report customer losses and safety issues due to Highway 101 construction
Local business owners on North Coast Highway 101 report that ongoing drainage and streetscape construction is deterring customers and creating hazardous traffic conditions. While the city project aims to reduce flooding and improve safety, businesses state that the timeline has extended beyond initial expectations, now projected for completion by the end of 2024.
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Business owners in the Leucadia corridor are experiencing reduced customer access and safety concerns due to a multi-year construction project that has faced delays.
Key Facts
- The Leucadia Streetscape and Drainage Improvements project covers a 1-mile stretch of North Coast Highway 101.
- Construction is occurring between Jupiter Street and La Costa Avenue.
- The project aims to reduce flooding and improve safety via new drain pipes, storm drain cleanout boxes, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and driveways.
- Project completion is now anticipated by the end of 2024, following previous estimates of 2025.
- Construction involves intermittent lane shifts, noise, dust, and heavy machinery.
- Business owners report that construction-related parking and traffic confusion are reducing customer visits.
- The City of Encinitas maintains that access to businesses and residences is being preserved during the work.
Who's Mentioned
personClaire McDonald“Bartender at The Leucadian”locationNorth Coast Highway 101“The site of the construction project”personJeffrey Schade“Owner of Leucadia Cyclery and board member of Main Street 101”organizationNBC 7“The news outlet reporting the story”organizationCity of Encinitas“The municipal government responsible for the construction project”