August Construction Update

Foundation Work to Begin for New Pier Bridge

Starting the week of August 31, crews will begin activities to construct the subterranean foundation of the new Pier bridge. Starting at the base of the Pier and working toward Ocean Avenue, crews will drill holes deep into the ground. Once drilled, steel reinforcing bars are placed inside and the hole is filled with concrete creating a strong column that transfers the bridge's weight deep into stable ground.

Drilling work will take place on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 1:30 pm. This work may be loud and disruptive due to large machinery and drilling operations.

Intermittent Closures of Appian Way at Pier Bridge

Crews will perform intermittent daytime closures of Appian Way under the Pier bridge from Monday, Aug. 31 to Thursday, Sept. 3 to facilitate shoring installation for the new bridge. Closures will take place on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Santa Monica Pier will remain open throughout the closures, including all its restaurants, shops, attractions and amenities.

Visitors can continue to access the Pier using alternate routes and parking facilities. Vehicle access to the Pier will remain available from Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) throughout the closure.

Drivers are encouraged to use the following nearby public parking facilities during the closure:

• Beach Lot 4 South
• Beach Lot 3 North
• Parking Structure 8

Temporary Closure of Ocean Front Walk

Crews will fully close Ocean Front Walk under the Pier bridge on weekdays from Thursday, 
Sept. 3 to Friday, Sept. 11 to facilitate drilling activities for the foundation of the new bridge. Ocean Front Walk will temporarily reopen to pedestrians during Labor Day weekend, and then close once more the week of September 7 to complete the drilling activity.

Pedestrian detour signage will be posted to direct visitors to and from the Ocean Front Walk business.

Lane Closures on Ocean Avenue

Crews will perform partial lane closures at the intersection of Ocean Avenue and Colorado Avenue to facilitate signal modification activities on the following dates:

• Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9
• Monday, Sept. 21 through Wednesday, Sept. 23

The outside southeast lane and bike line will be closed from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. during these activities. At least one lane will be open at all time to vehicle traffic. Cyclist detour signage will be posted.

Upcoming Longterm Closure of Moomat Ahiko On- and Off-Ramp

Crews are expected to perform a two-month closure of the Moomat Ahkio Way on- and off-ramp beginning Monday, Sept. 21. These closures are necessary to allow the contractor to complete bridge demolition over the roadway and begin activities to construct the foundation of the new bridge.

Detour signage will be posted directing traffic to and from Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Avenue.

Construction schedules are subject to change. Please visit the project website at www.santamonica.gov/pierbridge for the most up-to-date work schedules.

Construction Activity and Closure Information

An interactive "Construction Activity and Closure Information Map" is updated regularly highlighting major activities and associated closures and detours. Click on the image to learn mor.

Construction schedules are subject to change. Please visit the project website at www.santamonica.gov/pierbridge for the most up-to-date work schedules.

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