Construction Activities

Crews are currently removing vegetation and demolishing the foundation for the Mariposa Bridge in preparation for construction of a 1,400 foot-long catchment wall. Constructed on the bluff side at Mariposa Point, the catchment wall will extend from the El Portal Beach access point to Linda Lane. The wall, designed to complement the coastal landscape, will be a permanent structure. These activities are expected to continue through the end of October.

Construction activity is expected to increase as crews bring in equipment to build a shoring wall ahead of the catchment wall. Crews will also begin work on a temporary bridge at the Mariposa Point beach access to provide safe access for construction vehicles, equipment and materials.

Construction Schedule

Construction is underway and is expected to continue through summer 2026. Crews will work Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. No nighttime work is anticipated.

San Clemente Pedestrian Beach Trail

The San Clemente Pedestrian Beach Trail will be closed from the North Beach parking lot to El Portal during work hours but will reopen at the end of each workday and will be open on Sundays. The trail will be closed from El Portal to Linda Lane until project completion.

Beach Access

The Mariposa underpass will be closed. Beach access at Dije Court and El Portal are temporarily closed to ensure the safety of the public. The public can still access the beach using the El Portal beach underpass.

For your safety, use only designated pedestrian crossings and stay clear of the tracks. Follow all posted signs and maintain a safe distance from the construction zone.

Staging Areas

Contractors are staging equipment and materials primarily in the North Beach parking lot. Several parking spaces along Linda Lane will also be reserved for construction vehicle parking. 

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