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City of San Clemente California - Update Regarding Slope Movement at Mariposa Bridge 01 February 2024 ( news )
City of San Clemente , state California ( By Press Release office)
Feb 01,2024
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Update Regarding Slope Movement at Mariposa Bridge
February 1 , 2024… San Clemente , California… . Damaged sections of the Mariposa Bridge at the San Clemente Beach Trail have been removed , and the Orange County Transportation Authority ( OCTA ) and Metrolink construction and project teams continue to work on the hillside near the Bridge . The hillside is continuing to move but has slowed significantly .
According to updates from OCTA , there is no timetable for passenger rail service to resume . The project team placed additional pipes and ballast to integrate with the existing culvert system to further improve water drainage from the hillside . The team is monitoring drainage and groundwater flow , especially because the topography of the area changed as a result of the landslide on private property .
In addition to continuing grading and excavation , work was performed to reestablish a culvert inlet on the inland side of the track that had been covered by landslide debris . To keep the culvert functioning , approximately 30 tons of riprap was placed to ensure proper water drainage .
With these steps , freight trains will once again be allowed to operate through the area at 10 mph in the evening . Inspections of the track and a confirmation that it is safe to proceed will occur before and after each freight train passes .
In preparation for heavy rain , a portion of the slope has been covered with plastic to minimize further saturation of the hillside . The private property owners have also placed plastic on the soil above the Metrolink/OCTA work area .
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