January Construction Update

In preparation for the demolition and reconstruction of the Santa Monica Pier Bridge later this year, crews will construct a temporary pedestrian bridge and vehicle ramp to maintain access to the Pier and its attractions. Details on upcoming work to support construction of the temporary pedestrian bridge and ramp are provided below.

Temporary Pedestrian Bridge Construction

Underground Utility Exploration for Temporary Pedestrian Bridge

The contractor is performing underground utility exploration, also known as potholing, at several locations on the south side of the Pier beneath the bridge. This work is expected to conclude in late February.

Potholing consists of drilling small test holes in the pavement to confirm existing underground infrastructure, this allows crews to see utility locations and soil conditions.

Stair Removal and Walkway Closures

Crews removed the stairwell accessing the Pier at Appian Way and will remove the stairwell accessing the Pier near the Heal the Bay Aquarium starting Monday, Feb. 2.

To facilitate this work, crews will perform a long-term closure of the walkway between Appian Way and Ocean Front Walk, as well as install fencing on the Pier to create protected work zones. These conditions will remain in place through the duration of the project.

Moomat Ahiko Way Closures

In order to create protected work zones for crews to construct the temporary pedestrian bridge, crews will perform the following closures on Moomatt Ahiko Way:


Moomat Ahiko Way Off-Ramp

• Lane reduction: Monday, Feb. 2 through late 2027, at least one lane will be open at all times.
• Two-week full-closure: Monday, Feb. 9 through Friday, Feb. 27. Detours will be posted.

Moomat Ahiko Way On-Ramp Turnout

• Full Closure: Wednesday, Jan. 28 through late 2027. Use California Incline as alternate route.

Click on the image above to view additional closure and detour information.

Pedestrian Bridge Foundation Work

Starting as early as Monday, Feb. 16, crews will begin constructing the subterranean foundation of the temporary pedestrian bridge. This work will last approximately three weeks. Crews will drill holes deep into the ground. Once drilled a steel reinforcing bar is 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 macheinery and drilling operations.

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

Temporary Vehicle Ramp Construction

Fence Installation on Pier for Temporary Vehicle Ramp

The contractor installed temporary fencing on the Pier to create a protected work zone while crews construct a temporary vehicle ramp to maintain access to the Pier during bridge construction. The fencing will remain in place through mid-2026 while the temporary ramp is constructed. 

Vehicle Ramp Foundation Work

Starting as early as Monday, Feb. 9, crews will begin constructing the subterranean foundation of the temporary vehicle ramp for approximately three weeks. 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 macheinery and drilling operations.

As part of this work, crews will perform partial closures of the Marvi Braude Bike Trail under the Pier. Access under the Pier will be maintained, please use caution as pedestrians and cyclists will be sharing the trail.

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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