San Ysidro Freight Rail Yard Improvement Project

San Ysidro Freight Rail Yard Improvement Project

The project consists of two new track extensions to the north that would provide additional storage capacity, as well as the ability to switch rail cars outside of the constrained operating windows without interrupting the trolley line. The new storage tracks and other revisions to track alignment would double rail car storage capacity. The improved truck access to the Rail yard would provide additional opportunities for cargo transfer (transloading) and would eliminate some regional truck traffic trips on freeways in the region. Truck access to the Rail Yard would be provided from East Beyer Boulevard via a new one-way, entrance-only driveway that would connect to an internal access road that would parallel the railroad tracks to the east. Trucks would exit the Rail Yard utilizing the existing driveway off East Beyer Boulevard, north of East San Ysidro Boulevard. Other improvements, such lighting and fencing, would be constructed for improved safety and security. The project includes drainage improvements to alleviate flooding and siltation which can occur at the Rail yard. During these times, the Rail Yard and tracks are not in service, which further exacerbates the operational constraints, and limits the efficient movement of goods in the region. The project would correct the drainage deficiencies by constructing storm drain facilities to accommodate flows during storm events, including detention and desiltation basins, grated catch basins, and storm drain pipelines. To accommodate the proposed improvements, it is anticipated that acquisition of approximately 12 abutting parcels to the east may be required. All but one of the parcels contains undeveloped land and one contains structural remains of a former ranch building and dirt driveways.

San Diego

San Diego