July 12, 2023 - Update

As of 3:00 p.m., July 12, Lake Drive is now open to traffic.

May 11, 2023 - Update

Our contractor continues to install new Reinforced Concrete Pipe in place of the failed Corrugated Metal Pipe at the Lake Drive Sinkhole. Due to the multiple rain events throughout March, our new time frame for re-opening Lake Drive is mid-June.

March 11, 2023

 The City of Encinitas has been working to repair a sinkhole on Lake Drive in Cardiff. The first step was to relocate all of the utilities, including: gas, electric, water, and cable. Once all the utilities had been relocated, work began on designing and installing shoring to stabilize the sinkhole and provide a safe area for workers. 

Due to the last night's rainfall of 1.3 inches, the sinkhole has expanded. Crews are working this weekend to continue installing the shoring and to stabilize the bottom of the sinkhole to prevent additional erosion.

With the additional size of the sinkhole, work is expected to last through April as crews work to complete the shoring, reconstruct the embankment, rebuild the drainage inlet and reconstruct the drainage pipe, stormwater detention basin, roadway, and sidewalk.

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Located along six miles of Pacific Ocean coastline in northern San Diego County, Encinitas has an approximate population of 62,000 and is characterized by coastal beaches, flat-topped coastal areas, steep mesa bluffs and rolling hills. The city was incorporated in 1986, drawing together the communities of New Encinitas, Old Encinitas, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, Olivenhain and Leucadia.