Coastal Rail Stabilization Priority Projects
Coastal Rail Stabilization Priority Projects
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in coordination with Metrolink, is taking emergency action to advance emergency projects in San Clemente that will immediately protect a critical link in the state’s rail network.
Project Overview
As a part of Coastal Rail Resiliency Study, OCTA completed an Initial Assessment that identified four areas requiring immediate action to ensure safe and uninterrupted rail operations through San Clemente.
Emergency action is necessary to address urgent threats from slope and beach erosion and to protect the community, rail passengers and overall rail operations.
The emergency projects are independent from the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study and are currently underway. Each project activity occurs on a different timeline based on complexity and availability of contractors and materials.
Coastal Rail Emergency Repair Projects
Riprap repair, placement and sand nourishment
Funding
The total Project cost is estimated at $310 million. The Project is funded by Measure M2 local sales tax dollars for transportation improvements administered by OCTA, as well as state and federal funds.
Measure M2
State Funds
Federal Funds
Coastal Rail Emergency Repair Projects
| Area | Location (Mile Post) |
Challenge | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 203.83-203.90 | Ongoing deterioration of the existing protective riprap due to erosion | Riprap repair, placement and sand nourishment |
| 2 | 204.00-204.40 | Ongoing deterioration of the existing protective riprap due to erosion | Riprap repair, placement and sand nourishment |
| 3 | 204.07-204.34 | Continuing bluff failures posing imminent threat to rail infrastructure | Catchment wall with trail restoration |
| 4 | 206.00-206.70 | Erosion exposing areas of limited to no riprap protection | Engineered shore protection and sand nourishment |
Modifications to design features may be necessary as project development process progresses and engineering is refined.
Contact the Outreach Team
If you have any questions or would like to request information in another language, please contact the Outreach Team at (800) 724-0353.