The San Juan Creek Trail in San Juan Capistrano is scheduled to Monday, Aug. 19 for approximately one month; detour maps will be posted
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority, in coordination with Metrolink, continues progress in constructing a new railroad bridge over San Juan Creek in San Juan Capistrano. As part of the ongoing construction, the adjacent San Juan Creek Trail is expected to close for up to one month beginning on Monday, Aug. 19.
Cyclists and pedestrians who use the trail are being asked to plan for the closure, follow the designated detour route or avoid the area during the closure, if possible.
During the closure, trail users will be detoured to Camino Capistrano, Del Obispo Street and the Trabuco Creek Trail. Detour signs will be in place.
The detour is necessary for the safety of trail users and workers as construction crews continue to work in and along the creek to drill and install piles for the new railroad bridge that will go over the trail. The San Juan Creek Trail is expected to reopen in mid-September.
The trail previously closed in mid-July and temporarily re-opened on Aug. 9. OCTA appreciates the patience of trail users during this construction.
Residents in the area are also being alerted that the construction schedule is being modified through Sept. 15. Until then, construction is expected daily Monday through Saturday so crews can finish the necessary pile work ahead of the rainy season.
Neighboring residents may experience noise from backup alarms and train horns, as well as lighting from nighttime operations. The construction schedule is subject to change.
The work is being completed in partnership with Metrolink as part of a $65.6 million project to replace the existing San Juan Creek bridge, which was constructed in 1917, enhancing safety and reducing maintenance costs.
The project is being funded by Measure M, the county’s half-cent sales tax for transportation improvements, and a mix of state and federal funds.
For more information, visit octa.net/SJCBridge.
