The approximately six-week closure of Metrolink and Amtrak Pacific Surfliner train service is set to begin Monday, allowing crews to safely and efficiently conduct emergency repairs . ORANGE – Passenger rail service through San Clemente will be suspended beginning Monday, April 28, to allow for crews to safely conduct emergency construction aimed at stabilizing sections of track at immediate ...
Passenger rail service through San Clemente was suspended beginning April 28 to allow for crews to safely conduct emergency work to reinforce sections of track at immediate risk from landslides and coastal erosion. The rail line is expected to be shut down for passenger service for a total of approximately six weeks, through early June.
OCTA’s effort is the largest volume of sand placement planned for San Clemente beaches in a single effort. The emergency projects are independent from the Coastal Rail Resiliency Study and are anticipated to move into construction as early as April 2025.
The historic home of San Clemente founder Ole Hanson offers a glimpse of the region’s history through its beautiful Spanish architecture and coastal gardens. From station: 10 minute walk
OCTA submitted an Emergency Coastal Development Permit to quickly stabilize vulnerable areas near the San Clemente track. Taking Metrolink to the Swallows Parade Reduces Traffic, Parking Hassl… The Swallows Day Parade and Mercado will be conducted March 22 in San Juan Capistrano.
The emergency work is focused on priority areas in San Clemente along the Los Angeles – San Diego – San Luis Obispo Rail Corridor (LOSSAN), identified through engineering analysis where recent landslides have already caused significant damage.
OCTA submitted an Emergency Coastal Development Permit to quickly stabilize vulnerable areas near the San Clemente track. Taking Metrolink to the Swallows Parade Reduces Traffic, Parking Hassl… The Swallows Day Parade and Mercado will be conducted March 22 in San Juan Capistrano.
Passenger rail service through San Clemente was suspended beginning April 28 to allow for crews to safely conduct emergency work to reinforce sections of track at immediate risk from landslides and coastal erosion. The rail line is expected to be shut down for passenger service for a total of approximately six weeks, through early June.
Over the past three years, San Clemente’s eroding bluffs – on both city and private property – have repeatedly forced the closure of the rail line which has operated largely uninterrupted for more than 125 years.
Issue an emergency design-build procurement for construction of a catchment wall along Mariposa Point, which is planned to include restoration of San Clemente’s popular pedestrian trail, and to build a revetment, seawall, or functionally equivalent structure south of San Clemente State Beach.