San Juan Creek Trail Closure Update

What: The San Juan Creek Trail between Camino Capistrano and Trabuco Creek is expected to close during the workday for approximately two weeks. This closure would allow crews to safely stage equipment and materials, while placing rock slope protection along the embankment from outside the San Juan Creek.

The San Juan Creek Trail between Camino Capistrano and Trabuco Creek is expected to close during the workday for approximately two weeks. This closure would allow crews to safely stage equipment and materials, while placing rock slope protection along the embankment from outside the San Juan Creek.

When: The trail is expected to close as early as Thursday, Sept. 24, for approximately two weeks during construction, between 6:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The trail is expected to reopen at the end of each workday and remain open on weekends.

The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.

Current San Juan Creek Construction Activities

San Juan Creek Activities

Crews are completing final in-creek activities within San Juan Creek, including slope restoration, drainage improvements, foundation work and site cleanup. Crews are expected to work within the creek on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. as crews prepare to transition outside the creek.

Construction equipment will continue to access the work area via Camino Capistrano and exit via Stonehill Drive. Water trucks will remain in use along the haul route to help minimize dust.

Sheet Pile Installation

Sheet pile installation is continuing with crews working from the top of the creek. Work hours are Monday through Friday, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. and this work is expected to continue intermittently through early 2027.

This work may be loud. The surrounding community may experience intermittently construction noise and vibration during sheet pile installation. The schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather or unforeseen operational issues.