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North Shore Trail construction likely to require closures after Labor Day as Caltrans restrictions block detours
Summary
Staff said a planned fiber project and Caltrans permit controls prevent a shoulder detour for a North Shore Trail segment, making full or phased trail closures likely after Labor Day; staff plans outreach, signage and to evaluate shorter closures to reduce commuter impacts.
Staff told the committee that lingering conflicts with a nearby fiber project and Caltrans 'trap control' restrictions make a shoulder detour infeasible for a North Shore Trail construction segment. The presenter said Caltrans denied permission for a detour in the affected area and that the most likely option is a trail closure after Labor Day, with potential short‑duration closures as an alternative to a wholesale closure.
Staff said they will sign and do public outreach to inform trail users and commuters and are working with the contractor to evaluate shorter, staged closures to minimize exposure. "Our most likely option will be a trail closure, with no detour remaining," staff said, adding the North Shore segment is a heavily used commuter corridor and that the district will try to limit impacts where possible.
