A permanent barricade is being installed on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard due to severe coastal erosion. The barrier replaces a temporary one and is intended to prevent public access to the cliffs after recent cracks developed, posing a risk to those on the bluff or below. High surf this week is expected to worsen the situation. The area, popular for photography, was never officially designated as an access point despite people using it to reach the water.
A permanent barricade is being installed Monday on a small section of the bluffs on Sunset Cliffs Boulevard due to continuing coastal erosion. City crews are working to install the barrier, replacing a temporary one to prevent people from accessing the cliffs. Cracks that developed in rocks along the cliff face at the water line and away from the road have recently worsened, presenting a potential risk to people standing on the bluff or on the sand below, authorities said.
High surf expected this week presents the potential for further damage and erosion to the cliffs, according to a statement from the city.Sunset Cliffs between Adair and Osprey streets is a popular photo spot. People previously climbed down the rocks to access the water. But while the area was used as an access point, it was never officially designated as such under the terms of the Sunset Cliffs Natural Park Master Plan, according to the city. Developed in 2005, the master plan is a guide for shaping and preserving the future of the oceanfront park. Construction of the permanent cliff barrier is expected to be completed within the next week. Meanwhile, the area is blocked off with caution tape and signs warning visitors to avoid the bluffs.Sea-level rise and coastal erosion are both issues the city is looking to address with its Coastal Resilience Master Plan. A draft of the plan is currently available for public review, and the city is asking residents for input on coastal resilience projects, including at Sunset Cliffs. You can see the master plan for yourself here.
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