Shelter Island’s boat launch remains closed through September

SAN DIEGO — Construction delays continue to mire the redevelopment of Shelter Island Boat Launch Ramp, as the Port of San Diego announced the boating venue will remain closed through September. Port district staff stated construction work is progressing but delays have not allowed for the ramp to be opened yet to boaters, if even just one lane. “The Port of San Diego recognizes that this extended closure has impacted boaters during the busy summer season, but due to unforeseen concrete obstructions and other materials that were discovered during construction, it is necessary to keep the ramp closed at this time,” port district staff said in a released statement on Sept. 10. “The contractor is actively working on opening a lane as soon as construction allows.” The breakwater wall is all but finished, according to port district staff. The contractor used 92 piles and 53 concrete wall panels to complete the breakwater wall. Platforms connecting the floating docks have also been completed, and the new concrete ramp is almost finished, port district staff added. “The construction team anticipates encountering additional underwater obstructions while installing the guide piles for the floating docks, and a plan is in place to minimize additional impacts to the project’s...