Longterm Closure of Moomat Ahiko Way On- and Off-Ramps

Beginning Monday, Sept. 28, crews are expected to perform a two-month closure of the Moomat Ahkio Way on- and off-ramps.

This closures is necessary for crews to perform demolition activities of the final portion of the old Pier bridge followed by foundation drilling, shoring, falsework and bridge column construction. Crews will use the closed ramps to ensure motorists safety and to stage necessary equipment to perform these activities. 

Detour signage will be posted directing traffic to and from Pacific Coast Highway and Ocean Avenue. Motorists traveling southbound on PCH will be directed to continue on eastbound I-10 to Lincoln Boulevard. Motorists wanting to access PCH from Ocean Avenue should continue northbound to the California Incline. 

Five-Day Closures of Appian Way at Pier Bridge

Crews will perform a five-day full closure of Appian Way under the Pier bridge from Monday, 
Oct. 5 to Friday, Oct. 9 to facilitate construction activities for the new bridge. 

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

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: 

• 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5 and Tuesday, Oct. 6

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

Intermittent Closures of Ocean Front Walk

As work continues to rebuild the new Pier bridge, crews will perform intermittent closures of Ocean Front Walk under the Pier bridge on weekdays from 5 a.m. to 1 p.m. 

These intermittent closures will be ongoing throughout construction for short periods, as needed by the contractor. Flaggers will be onsite to direct pedestrians around the closure.

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 more.

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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