A KEY PHASE OF THE SAN CLEMENTE DAM REMOVAL PROJECT IS UNDERWAY. FROM NOW THROUGH JULY 11TH, CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT WILL BE HAULED UP CARMEL VALLEY ROAD TO THE SITE. MOTORISTS ALONG THE ROAD CAN EXPECT 15-MINUTE TRAFFIC DELAYS BETWEEN CARMEL VALLEY VILLAGE AND TWO MILES EAST OF THE VILLAGE FROM 9 AM TO 3 PM. THE PROJECT WILL AIM TO RESTORE THE RIVER’S NATURAL HABITAT FOR PROTECTED FISH SPECIES. THE DAM’S COMPLETE REMOVAL IS SCHEDULED FOR NEXT YEAR.
