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The San Juan Creek bike and pedestrian trail will temporarily close
The San Juan Creek bike and pedestrian trail will close from Thursday, July 18 until Friday, August 2nd because of construction of a new railroad bridge in San Juan Capistrano.
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The San Juan Creek bike and pedestrian trail will be closed until Aug. 2 due to construction of a new railroad bridge in San Juan Capistrano.
Why the closures: As construction of the railroad bridge over San Juan Creek continues, workers need to remove pavement and install support columns. The $65.6 million project will replace the current bridge, which was installed in 1917.
Because work will be ongoing, expect intermittent closures throughout August.
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Detours: Cyclists and pedestrians can use Camino Capistrano, Del Obispo Street and the Trabuco Creek Trail during the closure. Signs will be posted.
If you have questions: A public outreach team will be on hand July 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to answer any questions at Descanso Park located at 32506 Paseo Adelanto in San Juan Capistrano.
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