Transportation Projects

GMU has overseen geotechnical work for numerous major Southern California transportation projects including the Laguna Niguel Metrolink Station and several arterial roadways throughout Orange County, including the widening of Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano, the La Pata Gap extension in San Clemente and Antonio Parkway through Ladera Ranch. GMU has also performed geotechnical engineering and design services for more than 30 bridges in Orange and Los Angeles counties, including ones along Crown Valley and Antonio Parkway near Mission Viejo.

Ortega Highway Widening, Orange County

Client: Rancho Mission Viejo

GMU worked with the County of Orange and Caltrans to provide geotechnical, foundation and pavement design for widening the heavily used Ortega Highway near San Juan Capistrano. Plans call for widening the two-lane road to four lanes and constructing numerous retaining and sound walls as well as widening an existing bridge. To formulate the plan, GMU prepared geotechnical design, materials and foundation reports, and closely coordinated with a number of public agencies.