Dear Santa Ana River Trail Users,The OC Marathon is coming up on Sunday, May 3, 2015. Approximately 1.5 miles of the marathon route takes place on the Santa Ana River Trail, on the east side of the trail between Segerstrom and Gisler. Approximately 2,200 runners will be using the trail and we expect congestion and delays.
We have suggested detours listed below as well as a map showing the affected areas. Affected times is approximately 5:30 am – 12:00 noon.
Santa Ana River Trail Suggested Detour
Sunday, May 3, 2015 5:30 am – 12:00 pmApproximately 1.5 miles of The OC Marathon full marathon course takes place on the east side of the Santa Ana River Trail, from Segerstrom to Gisler.Area to Avoid:
– We suggest avoiding the bikeway on the East side of the Santa Ana River Trail, between Segerstrom and Gisler, as the route will be very crowded.Suggested Routes:
We suggest all cyclists, buggies, pedestrians, etc to use the west side of the trail, which is a compacted dirt surface.
– Southbound – you can transfer to the west side of the trail at Segerstrom, and then transfer back to the east side at the footbride at Fairview Park.
– Northbound – head north on the east side until Victoria OR until the footbridge at Fairview Park (just south of Adams), where you can easily transfer to the west side. Then continue on the west side of the trail until you reach Segerstrom, and you can transfer back over to the east side.Please feel free to pass this along to other users you may know might need this information.
Thank you for your support!
Kristin Llorente
OC Marathon Traffic/Community CoordinatorPDF: SART_DetourMap_2015
Category Archives: Traffic Alert
Back Bay Drive Closure Update
The final roadway markings are being applied today and the roadway will be open for all users this weekend.
Installation of new signs and markers will begin Monday and is planned to be complete by Thursday. During this task, the vehicle gates will again be closed to prohibit vehicles, but cyclists and pedestrians will be allowed on the roadway. Upon completion of this task, the roadway will again be opened to all users.
NOTE: During this project, construction workers and equipment may be on the roadway. Users should use caution when entering into and traveling along Back Bay.
Please pass this information on to others that may be interested. If you desire more information, I can be reached at the email address or number below.
Have a great day!
Brad Sommers, PE
Senior Civil Engineer
Public Works Department
City of Newport Beach
bsommers@newportbeachca.gov
949-644-3326
Newport Beach – Back Bay Closure
Back Bay Drive Temporarily Closed for Maintenance 2/17-2/27
Closure Area from Shellmaker Road to Eastbluff Drive
The scenic portion of Back Bay Drive, from Shellmaker Road to Eastbluff Drive will be closed to all users (pedestrians, cyclists, motorists) weekdays beginning Tuesday, February 17 until Friday, February 27 while the road is resurfaced, striped and new signage is installed. The roadway will reopen for the weekend.
Camp Pendleton Closed?
We’re supposed to be notified by Caltrans in San Diego when the base is closed. But we’ve had no official warning– just disgruntled and tired bicyclists returning against our current 20+mph winds. Marine guards are stopping all bicycle traffic at the extreme southern end of San Mateo St. Park, telling them to turn around.
While awaiting word from Caltrans District 11 that it’s officially OK to ride the freeway south of San Clemente, all we can say is, if you have to get to Oceanside, get on at the Basilone on-ramp south of Trestles Beach and pray CHP doesn’t see you.