02/02/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/02/2026 11:49
City of Irvine
Public Information Office
1 Civic Center Plaza
Irvine, CA 92606
949-724-6029
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
We are advancing the Marine Way extension and undercrossing to improve access and traffic circulation in and around the Great Park. While Marine Way runs along the southern edge of the park, there is currently no direct rail crossing or direct road access into the Great Park from Marine Way and Barranca, where Marine Way currently ends.
The project will create a new rail undercrossing at Marine Way, providing a direct connection between the Great Park and the Spectrum area - the nearest crossings are currently located at Sand Canyon Avenue and Alton Parkway. The Marine Way road extension will connect the two existing termini of Marine Way at the Great Park, and Marine Way and Barranca. These new routes will reduce travel distances, ease congestion, and help save time and fuel for drivers.
Once complete, the project will enhance safety for pedestrians and bicyclists, support walking and biking with new connections, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by cutting down on vehicle trips.
Construction is underway, with major work continuing through 2026 and full project completion anticipated in 2027.
Watch the Marine Way Undercrossing Visualization(link is external)
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Since its incorporation in 1971, Irvine has become a nationally recognized city, with a population of 314,550 that spans 66 square miles and is recognized as one of America's safest and most successful master-planned urban communities. Top-rated educational institutions, an enterprising business atmosphere, sound environmental stewardship, and respect for diversity all contribute to Irvine's enviable quality of life. This family-friendly city features more than 16,000 acres of parks, sports fields and dedicated open space and is the home of the Great Park. For more information, please visit cityofirvine.org.