City of Del Mar Declares Local Emergency to Finish Road Repairs Before Fair
By NBC 7 Staff ••
The City of Del Mar declared a local emergency Monday to expedite repairs and help recover expenses over the collapse of a hillside slope that is causing major traffic delays.
Northbound Jimmy Durante Boulevard has been blocked off since a bluff collapse occurred on April 20.
Repairs began earlier this month but the road is not expected to officially reopen until at least June 4.
However, the San Diego County Fair kicks off May 31 and an average of 60,000 people are expected to attend the fair each day.
So in an effort to get the route repaired before the crowds arrive for the fair, traffic will be rerouted on Camino del Mar to Via De La Valle. Drivers will see signs and people holding flags to help them navigate the detour.
The cost of repairs is estimated at $1 million.
Monica Garske
The fried, flavorful fare returns to the San Diego County Fair. There's plenty to eat -- especially for those with adventurous palates -- at this year's fair, which runs from May 31 to July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year's theme is "Oz-some," inspired by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," so be on the look out for dishes that keep in line with the theme.
Monica Garske
It's not the fair without a massive, loaded hot dog from Pink's.
Monica Garske
Old Faithful Chicken Charlie's knows how to turn heads at the fair. This here is a multi-patty burger stacked between two doughnuts.
Monica Garske
Another Chicken Charlie's creation: the Buffalo Chicken Chimichanga. That red stuff on the top is Flamin' Hot Cheeto's dust.
Monica Garske
Mike Hess Brewing has created this beer, especially for the 2019 San Diego County Fair. It's the Wizard of Haze, a hazy IPA for those hot summer days at the fairgrounds.
Monica Garske
Some tasty sliders and chips.
Monica Garske
Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show, is whipping up this tasty dish inspired by the fair's "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" theme: the "Over the Rainbow" Summer Salad featuring local greens, summer corn, avocado, blue cheese, bell pepper, shredded carrots, and blackberry shallot vinaigrette.
Monica Garske
Chicken Charlie's beloved Naked Shrimp Bowl returns to the San Diego County Fair.
Monica Garske
A tiny ball of gloriousness. This is Chicken Charlie's Deep-Fried Creme Brulee.
Monica Garske
Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show, is whipping up this tasty dish inspired by the fair's "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" theme: Dorothy's Grilled Cheese, featuring mozzarella and goat cheese, avocado, spinach, and pesto on sourdough.
Monica Garske
An ambitious undertaking: pizza on a waffle.
Monica Garske
A mountain of outrageous eats from Chicken Charlie's, a favorite at the San Diego County Fair.
Monica Garske
Talk about loaded nachos.
Monica Garske
Yes, that would be a piece of fried chicken sandwiched between doughnuts, topped with cereal.
Monica Garske
A mountain of outrageous eats from Chicken Charlie's, a favorite at the San Diego County Fair.
Monica Garske
This is a fried-food lover's dream. Another dish from Chicken Charlie's.
Ava Kelly
A magical-looking treat from Chicken Charlie's.
Monica Garske
It's not the fair without a massive, loaded hot dog from Pink's.
Monica Garske
A vegan-friendly option: Mediterranean-inspired, stuffed grape leaves.
Monica Garske
Baklava with bacon because, why the heck not?
Monica Garske
This is a piece of the Emerald City Fire Burger from Tasti Burgers. It's a 100% all-natural beef burger topped with ghost pepper cheese, sliced avocados, pickled jalapenos, chopped green onions, lettuce and jalapeno aioli. It's got a little kick!
Monica Garske
Papusas, warm and toasty on the grill at the San Diego County Fair.
Monica Garske
Chicken Charlie's is a fair staple.
Monica Garske
More tasty eats from Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show at the fairgrounds.
Monica Garske
The Red Velvet Bundt Cake with Summer Berries ($8) from Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show at the fairgrounds.
Monica Garske
The fried, flavorful fare returns to the San Diego County Fair. There's plenty to eat -- especially for those with adventurous palates -- at this year's fair, which runs from May 31 to July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year's theme is "Oz-some," inspired by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," so be on the look out for dishes that keep in line with the theme.
Monica Garske
A closer look at Chicken Charlie's Deep-Fried Creme Brulee.
Monica Garske
The fried, flavorful fare returns to the San Diego County Fair. There's plenty to eat -- especially for those with adventurous palates -- at this year's fair, which runs from May 31 to July 4 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. This year's theme is "Oz-some," inspired by "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," so be on the look out for dishes that keep in line with the theme.
Monica Garske
More tasty eats from Emerald Farms Eatery, located in the Paul Ecke Jr. Garden Show at the fairgrounds.
Monica Garske
A magical-looking treat from Chicken Charlie's.
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