Stalled sewer project delays opening of road until May

NORTH GATE ROAD

Late last year, the sewer construction on North Gate Road was suspended as a result of unforeseen soil conditions, which would require a project redesign, according to the 405 widening contractor, OC405. The project called for a sewer line to be built underneath the 405 Freeway.

The City of Seal Beach was recently informed by OC405 that the redesign of the freeway sewer crossing should be completed by the end of January, with construction anticipated to resume in February.

The sewer line project should be completed by May. To accommodate this construction, it is anticipated that North Gate Road will remain closed until the project is completed.

OC405 has also informed the city that the proposed new sound wall is currently in design. A construction start date has not yet been set.

Once construction of the new sound wall starts, OC405 anticipates it will take about 18 months to complete. The project, which includes demolishing the existing sound wall, will not require the closure of North Gate Road.