Service Alerts

NCTD and SANDAG are working to stabilize portions of the coastal bluffs in Del Mar. There are no anticipated impacts to the COASTER schedule and operations.  

The project protects an integral part of the 351-mile Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo (LOSSAN) rail corridor and is a vital link for passenger and freight rail services within San Diego County. Del Mar Bluffs Stabilization is an ongoing, multiphase effort to maintain a stable track bed along the coastal bluffs and protect the railroad from erosion, landslides, and seismic events.  

To facilitate the stabilization efforts, SANDAG’s contractor will utilize scheduled Absolute Work Windows (AWW) on select Sunday and Monday nights from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. Check our service alerts page and follow @NCTD_Alerts on X (Twitter) for the latest AWW updates. The project is expected to be completed in late 2026. 

For more information visit SANDAG.org. 

For the current COASTER schedule please visit: Schedules – North County Transit District (gonctd.com) 

For AMTRAK scheduling and operational information, please visit Train Schedules and Service Information | Pacific Surfliner. 

An Absolute Work Window (AWW) or coastal rail closure means there will be no COASTER or Amtrak service between Oceanside Transit Center and Santa Fe Depot. Please plan ahead to take other forms of transportation during this service interruption. There will be no replacement bus service connecting COASTER station stops. Alternatives for passengers who normally use the COASTER include BREEZE bus Route 101 or MTS connections.

Dates for rail corridor closures are chosen in order to reduce operational and community impacts. The work being done is necessary in order to improve California’s infrastructure. The rail will re-open for regularly scheduled COASTER and all other rail service in time for the morning commute on Monday. Please note that trains may be delayed up to fifteen minutes on this day.

The following are the currently scheduled weekend dates for 2024-2025 rail closures.

Dates are tentative and may change at any time due to weather constraints or construction needs.

For more information on proposed 2024-2025 weekend closures:

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Due to a road closure/construction on Vista Oceana on Thursday, September 19, 2024, from 4 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please use the following detour:

309 Northbound and Southbound
Do not enter Vista Rey
From El Camino Real, Continue on El Camino Real
Northbound, Service bus stop at Vista Oceana
Southbound, Service Temporary bus stop at Vista Oceana
Continue Route

On Friday, September 20 starting at 6 a.m. through Monday, September 23 at 7 a.m., the following detour will take in place due to the closure of Armada Dr. between Fleet St. North & Fleet St. South.

444 Northbound AM Trips
From Armada Dr
L – Fleet St.
Service Stops on Fleet St.
L – Armada Dr.
Continue Run

444 Southbound PM Trips
From Armada Dr.
R – Fleet St. (temp stop)
R – Armada Dr.
Continue Run

Starting Wednesday, August 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the City of Encinitas will be working on Santa Fe Dr. Westbound, with an estimated duration of 4-5 weeks.

304 Westbound
From Santa Fe Dr.
Right on Bonita Dr.
Left on Melba Rd.
Left on Nardo Rd.
Right on Santa Fe Dr.
Continue run…

This detour is in effect Monday through Friday until further notice.

Due to the construction on Coast Highway by La Costa Ave the nearside bus stop will be closed on the 101 Northbound Trips.

Please us the Temporary bus stop that is set up closer to La Costa Ave. Approximately 200 feet to the north of the current bus stop. Use extreme caution while using this temporary bus stop.

On Wednesday, February 14, 2024, Caltrans and SANDAG will begin construction at Int-5 and Chestnut Ave underpass. This detour will be in effect starting Thursday, February 15, 2024 and is expected to be completed in the summer of 2025. Please observe the following detour through the entire service day.

325 Westbound
From Pio Pico
R- Palm Ave
L- Adams St
L- Chestnut Ave
Continue run.

325 Eastbound
Normal routing

Stop 21334 N/B Pio Pico & Chestnut Ave will be closed during the duration of this detour. Passengers can be board at stop #21520 (Pico Pico & Magnolia)

Due to paving on Villa La Jolla Dr, the following detour will be in effect:

101 Southbound
From Gilman Dr continue to Medical Center Dr
L- E Medical Center Dr
R- Health Sciences Dr
R- Regents Rd
R- La Jolla Village Dr
L- Villa La Jolla Dr
Continue Run…

101 Northbound
From Villa La Jolla Dr
R- La Jolla Village Dr
L- Regents Rd
L- Health Sciences Dr
L- E Medical Center Dr
R- Medical Center Dr. Continue Gilman Dr
Continue run…