San Diego residents traveling through Mira Mesa might have noticed roadwork today on the long-neglected Aqua Mansa Road. Mayor Todd Gloria and Councilmember Kent Lee were on-site, witnessing first-hand their City's efforts to repair what has been identified as one of the area's worst streets.
A recently published report stamped Aqua Mansa Road with a "Failed" condition rating, scoring a mere 6.3 out of 100. According to the City of San Diego, this residential stretch received a 'Failed' condition rating in the most recent citywide pavement assessment, indicating a dire need for total reconstruction. The repair work has begun, led by the City's in-house mill and pave teams.
With over 6,600 lane miles of roads to maintain, San Diego boasts the second-largest road network in California. Despite the expanse, only a fraction of these roads rate as good. Investments in road infrastructure have escalated in the past two years, with a record $140 million allocated in the fiscal year 2025 budget earmarked for repairs like those on Aqua Mansa Road.
No major maintenance work has graced the surface of Aqua Mansa Road since October 2000. The City's dedication to infrastructure is apparent now as crews work to ensure that the City will not need to return to repair potholes on this street for years, as described in the Inside San Diego report. For San Diego residents curious about the state of their roads or when they might expect repairs, a wealth of information is available on the City's street assessment website.
