On Aug. 15, 2016, the California Department of Parks and Recreation will begin the second phase of a project to “protect endangered southern steelhead trout and other environmental resources,” according to information provided by California State Parks.
The project includes construction at Leo Carrillo State Park through December, but is not expected to impact traffic along PCH.
During this time, a “freespan bridge” will be installed, the park roadway will be improved and the Arroyo Sequit Creek will be restored to its “natural contour.”
The California State Parks have already removed two concrete roadways that cut through Arroyo Sequit Creek and constructed one freespan bridge. They also planted more than 2,000 native plants to restore the original creek habitat.
During this next phase, the North Beach parking lot will be closed and there will be limited day-use parking at the South Beach parking lot. People will still be able to access the beach and camp sites and the camp store will not be affected.
Construction will take place from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. The project is expected to be completed in December of this year.
“Although there will be short-term inconveniences associated with this project, they are outweighed by the significant long term-benefits to fisheries restoration, improved public access, and water quality,” the parks website reads.
For more information on this project, go to the California Department of Parks and Recreation website.