Previous Updates
Work for the week of October 21, 2024:
- Contractor will be performing roadway reconstruction work between Magellan Avenue and Cortez Avenue.
- There may be ongoing rip rap work.
- Please follow the construction detour signs.
- Continue to expect delays and longer than anticipated wait times if driving on Mirada Road. Mirada Road may have intermittent road closures during business hours; however, the Road is expected to reopen to vehicular traffic at the end of each workday.
- Pedestrian access and recreational access will be limited on Mirada Road.
- While we strive to maintain a current update, please note that the construction schedule is subject to change due to weather or other issues.
Work for the week of October 14, 2024:
- Contractor is anticipated to mobilize equipment and material the week of October 14, 2024 with major construction work commencing on October 15, 2024. The hours of operation is approximately 8am-5pm.
- Expect delays and longer than anticipated wait times if driving on Mirada Road. Mirada Road may have intermittent road closures during business hours; however, the Road is expected to reopen to vehicular traffic at the end of each workday.
- Pedestrian access and recreational access will be limited on Mirada Road and adjacent beach area during the repair of the rip rap revetment.
- While we strive to maintain a current update, please note that the construction schedule is subject to change due to weather or other issues.
October 2024
- Contractor is anticipated to mobilize equipment and material the week of October 7, 2024.
- Construction work is anticipated to begin the week of October 14, 2024.
- Expect delays and wait times if driving on Mirada Road. Mirada Road may have intermittent road closures during business hours; however, the Road is expected to reopen to vehicular traffic at the end of each workday.
September 2024
- The Emergency Repair permit was approved by the California Coastal Commission on September 13, 2024
- Construction is anticipated to begin on September 30, 2024, with an expected completion date in early December 2024. Construction will occur Monday to Friday, 8:00AM to 5:00PM. There is a potential for weekend work, if needed. Construction days and hours are subject to change.
- Please be advised that there will be traffic interruptions. Expect delays and wait times if driving on Mirada Road. Mirada Road may have intermittent road closures during business hours; however, the Road is expected to reopen to vehicular traffic at the end of each workday.
- Residents along Mirada Road will continue to have access to their homes; however, access may be limited during construction hours.
- Pedestrians and recreational users should note that during construction there will be limited access on Mirada Road. Beach access will also be limited during certain construction activities, including restricted access on the beach during revetment work.
- Be advised that there will be noise disturbances.
- A virtual community meeting with Department of Public Works (DPW) is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 6:30pm-7:30pm. This meeting will provide information about the upcoming emergency repair work and offer an opportunity for questions. Click the link below or join by phone.
August 2024
- Consultant design team is developing design plans for emergency repair, with 60% of the design plans complete.
- A field meeting with potential contractor is scheduled for August 12, 2024.
- A meeting with the California Coastal Commission is scheduled for August 13, 2024.
- A project fact sheet has been developed and can be found here.
- The County will be conducting door-to-door canvassing on Thursday, August 15, 2024 and Friday, August 16, 2024, during which the fact sheet will be distributed. We will also provide a brief overview of the project, including the timeline and potential impacts. Any questions, feedback and concerns will be noted and brought back to the project team for follow-up.
June 2024
- DPW finalized consultant design team, which includes leads in environmental, civil design, geotechnical, survey and community outreach.
- The consultant design team held a kick-off on-site meeting on June 11th. DPW continues to collaborate with them on the design and permitting process for the emergency repairs, holding weekly meetings.
- An aerial LIDAR survey was conducted using a drone during the week of June 17th.
- Emergency work to stabilize Mirada Road is expected to start in late summer/early fall, pending permit approvals and sufficient funding.
- The consultant design team is developing a work plan for long-term solutions, including community engagement.
May 2024
- The Department of Public Works (DPW) was able to secure $1,156,661 in County funding for the Mirada Road Repair Project through savings from the Mirada Road Pedestrian Bridge Project.
- DPW is working with consultants to develop a team to address the emergency repair work and long term repair plan that will include coastal, civil, and geotechnical engineers. Part of this work will include the community outreach and engagement plan.
- DPW has met with a contractor in the field and is reviewing a proposal that was submitted for roadway stabilization. However, the current budget is not sufficient to fund the repairs based on the proposal received.
- DPW has installed additional signs for the one-way roadway configuration and continues to monitor the traffic patterns for additional modifications. DPW has also marked a portion of Magellan Avenue near Mirada Road as no parking to improve conditions in that area.
- DPW is working towards starting the emergency work to stabilize Mirada Road. Work is expected to start in July of 2024 at the earliest, pending permit approvals and sufficient funding. Permit approvals are needed from external agencies and the approval and timing of permits is outside of the control of DPW.
April 5, 2024 – Pacific Coast TV recording of April 2, 2024 Mirada Rd Community Meeting
April 2 , 2024 – Supervisor Mueller will be hosting a Community Meeting to provide an opportunity for residents to learn more about Mirada Road and to have an opportunity to ask questions of County staff regarding the changes to Mirada Road. The meeting will be at 6:00pm at Supervisor Mueller’s Coastside Office located at the Shoppes at Harbor Village, 270 Capistrano Road, Unit 6, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019. (See link below)
March 7, 2024 – Mirada Rd southbound lane closure is in effect. As noted in the Notification letter (dated February 27, 2024), the Department will evaluate traffic and circulation impacts on Magellan Ave and may make additional modifications, which could include one-way eastbound-only traffic on Magellan Ave.
March 6, 2024 – Southbound Lane Closure
