San Diego Water Projects Nearing Completion at Sea World Drive and Friars Road Intersection

San Diego, CA, August 28, 2026 —

Two significant underground water projects underway at the busy intersection of Sea World Drive and Friars Road in San Diego are approaching critical stages, with one project anticipated to conclude soon, while the other faces an extended timeline.

The Morena Pump Station project, one of the two initiatives, is reportedly nearing completion. This project is expected to facilitate the reopening of eastbound lanes at the intersection in the fall. Specific details regarding the full scope of the Morena Pump Station project or the exact date of the lane reopening were not provided.

Separately, a second pipeline project is also active at the same intersection. This pipeline work is described as ongoing and is projected to require more time to finish. The reason cited for the extended duration is that the project’s scope is currently under reevaluation. No further information was available regarding the specifics of this reevaluation or an updated completion estimate for the second pipeline.

Both projects are focused on underground water infrastructure. The completion of the Morena Pump Station is poised to alleviate some of the traffic disruptions associated with its construction. The status of the second pipeline project indicates that traffic and construction impacts at the intersection may persist longer than initially anticipated due to the ongoing scope reevaluation. Further updates are expected as both projects progress.

Story summarized from the original created by Drew Sitton • Times of San Diego on timesofsandiego.com, see more information here.

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