This effort allows OCTA to take immediate steps to protect a critical link in the state’s rail network. OCTA’s first action was to issue a request for information for contractors to provide dredging and transport options to expedite the sand placement component of the projects. OCTA expects to place approximately 540,000 cubic yards of sand.

dredging and transport options to expedite the sand placement component of the projects. OCTA expects to place approximately 540,000 cubic yards of sand. Emergency action is necessary to prevent additional disruption of vital rail service.

Overall, the work will include approximately 95% sand and 5% riprap where needed to stabilize the slope and protect the track. OCTA’s effort is the largest volume of sand ever placed on San Clemente beaches in a single effort to protect the rail line and stabilize the coastline. The complete work OCTA has proposed includes:

For the latest updates on rail service, ... The project components consist of 95% sand and 5% armoring. The current work in Areas 1 and 2, and site preparation work in Area 3, estimated to cost approximately $10 million, is underway, utilizing an emergency authorization from the California Coastal Commission.

The OCTA-led Coastal Rail Resiliency Study aims to evaluate and implement strategies to fortify the railway in the vulnerable 7-mile stretch between Dana Point and the San Diego County Line and to keep rail traffic moving through the area for the next 30 years, while longer-term solutions are explored. ... Bringing in additional sand on the ...

minimizes service disruption to rail operations. Placing sand dredged from offshore could be achieved with minimal closure of the railroad as compared to theconstruction of an engineered armoring structure. This is evident when comparing the construction of the rock placements for Cyprus Shores and the sand placement at the City’s main beach by

San Clemente Rail Closure Update: May 16 Work will continue seven days a week, including Memorial Day, to get the emergency work completed by ... 240,000 cubic yards of sand will also be placed on the beach in Areas 1 and 2 between Mariposa Point and North Beach. ... For the latest updates on rail service, passengers

services in offshore sand dredging and sand placement at specified locations for its the Coastal Rail Stabilization Priority Projects in Orange County. Background: OCTA is conducting a Coastal Rail Resiliency Study (CRRS) to develop short to medium-term solutions to protect the coastal railroad in its current right-of-way (ROW) and alignment.

erosion. Approximately 240,000 cubic yards of sand will also be placed on the beach in Areas 1 and 2 between Mariposa Point and North Beach. Crews continue preparing the track to safely resume passenger service, including demobilizing equipment, clearing construction staging areas, testing rail signals, and resurfacing and inspecting the track.

OCTA and Metrolink have begun the San Juan Creek Bridge Replacement Project, which will replace the 107-year-old railroad bridge over San Juan Creek in San Juan Capistrano.The project will enhance safety and reduce maintenance needs and the new bridge will meet current design and bridge-load standards.