Community Impacts
San Juan Creek Trail Closure
A segment of the San Juan Creek Trail/Vereda Bikeway is expected to close intermittently throughout construction to allow contractors to perform work around the bridge. The first full closure is anticipated to occur from July 18-26 to allow crews to construct an abutment for the new bridge. During this time, the trail will be closed to the public from Camino Capistrano to the pedestrian bridge over Trabuco Creek – refer to trail closure and detour map.
Trail users will be detoured to Camino Capistrano, Del Obispo Street, and Trabuco Creek Trail. The detour is the most direct route around the closure. Detour signs and informational signs will be installed prior to the closure. Bicyclists are encouraged to walk their bikes along Del Obispo Street.
Once the trail reopens, the contractor expects to continue working in the area and will need to briefly close the trail intermittingly through mid-August. Flaggers will be on site to manage trail traffic.
Train Horns
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) guidelines require all trains to sound their horns when workers are present, in emergency situations or when there are trespassers on or around railroad tracks. This federal mandate applies to construction zones. As a result, for the safety of construction workers, train crews and passengers, and the public, horns will be sounded when trains pass through the area.
Additional Impacts
The public and businesses adjacent to the work area may experience noise and vibration from demolition and drilling activities as well as light from construction operations. Noise may also be generated from construction equipment back-up alarm. The alarms are required by state regulation.
