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Construction Underway at Beach Parking Lot 1N for Pier Bridge Replacement

Published on April 28, 2025

Construction at Beach Parking Lot 1N started and parking remains available for all visitors.

Construction started early March at Beach Parking Lot 1N in preparation for the upcoming Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement, set to start in late 2025. This project involves relocating electrical equipment located underneath the bridge to a permanent location in the Beach Parking Lot 1N. The move will ensure uninterrupted electrical connection for businesses on the pier during construction. 

The 85-year-old bridge, built in 1939, has served as the only access point for both vehicular and pedestrian traffic from Colorado Ave to the Pier. The city contracted Doty Bros. Equipment Company for the project. Their responsibilities include setting up staging areas, installing fencing, and potholing existing utility structures within Beach Parking Lot 1N, where new power equipment will be stored. The Beach Parking Lot 1N, where the new electrical infrastructure will be housed. This portion of the project is expected to be completed by September 2025. 

The Santa Monica Pier Bridge Replacement Project aims to make the bridge more accessible for cars and pedestrians, and plans to make seismic safety upgrades for earthquake protection. New railing, lighting, and expanded sidewalks are new features that will be introduced to the bridge to make it more accessible for visitors. This $29 million project includes the removal, rehabilitation, and reinstallation of the historic Santa Monica Pier sign. The target finish date is set ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics, in anticipation of hundreds of thousands of additional visitors in the city. 

Parking remains available during construction at Beach Parking Lot 1N for all visitors. 

For additional questions regarding Beach Parking Lot 1N construction or the Pier Replacement Project, contact Santa Monica City Senior Civil Engineer Jason Hoang at 310-351-7913 or jason.hoang@santamonica.gov.