California Department of Transportation

03/13/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/13/2026 19:07

Telegraph Canyon Road Closed Evenings March 16, 18, 19

Telegraph Canyon Road Closed Evenings March 16, 18, 19

Published: Mar 13, 2026

District: District 11 - San Diego and Imperial Counties
Contact:
Phone: (619) 688-6670

San Diego - Caltrans will close eastbound and westbound Telegraph Canyon Road from Nacion Avenue to Halecrest Drive during the evenings of March 16, 18, and 19 from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for construction operations.

Motorists travelling eastbound on Telegraph Canyon Road will be detoured by turning right on Melrose Avenue, turning left on Palomar Street, then left on Oleander Avenue to Telegraph Canyon Road.

Motorists travelling westbound on Telegraph Canyon Road will be detoured by turning left on Oleander Avenue, right on Palomar Street, and then right on Melrose Avenue to Telegraph Canyon Road.

Motorists are reminded to be Work Zone Alert if traveling in the area and to watch for highway workers and moving construction equipment.

The work schedule is subject to change due to weather conditions, traffic incidents, or other work-related reasons.

For real-time traffic information, including traffic speed, lane and road closures due to construction and maintenance activities, and more, go to http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/

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