Manson kicking off the Encinitas beachfill works

After nearly two months of work, Manson Construction has completed sand replenishment project in Solana Beach, California.

The project, which will reduce coastal storm damage and erosion along a 7,200-foot-long stretch of shoreline, included construction of a 150-foot-wide beach fill using 700,000 cubic yards of compatible sediment.

The crews will now move to Encinitas where they will continue work on the Encinitas-Solana Beach Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project.

“Expected temporary closure of the D-Street Beach access for up to 60 days. Please be aware of construction in the area and use open alternatives for beach access such as Moonlight Beach,” the City of Encinitas said in the update.

In Encinitas, the project involves the installation of 50-foot-wide beach fill along a 7,800 foot-long stretch of shoreline (from Beacon’s to Boneyards) using 340,000 cubic yards of compatible sand.

In addition to the initial construction this winter, the project will include 13 beach renourishments over a 50-year period at about $417 million, with a 50/50 federal-sponsor cost share.