𝗣𝗢𝗪𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗜𝗘𝗥: Crews Relocate Electrical Utilities Ahead of Bridge Replacement

Construction crews were spotted Friday afternoon, March 7, 2025, actively working with heavy equipment as part of the Pier Electrical Utility Relocation Project beneath the Santa Monica Pier Bridge. Doty Bros. Construction Company is leading the effort, which involves digging for an electrical power box and relocating critical electrical infrastructure ahead of the bridge’s demolition and reconstruction.

The project aims to shift electrical equipment—currently housed in a utility room under the bridge—to a new permanent location in Beach Parking Lot 1N. This relocation is a necessary step before the Pier Bridge Replacement Project, set to begin in late 2025, ensuring continued electrical service for businesses on the pier.

The city contracted Doty Bros. Equipment Company to handle the relocation, with construction officially starting on March 3, 2025. The project is scheduled for completion by September 2025. Work during the first week includes staging area setup, fencing installation, and potholing of utility structures in the parking lot.

The Santa Monica Pier Bridge, originally built in 1939, serves as the only vehicular access route to the pier and a vital pedestrian connection from Palisades Park. The upcoming bridge replacement is designed to improve seismic safety and pedestrian accessibility ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics.

For inquiries regarding the project, residents and businesses can contact Jason Hoang at 310-351-7913 or jason.hoang@santamonica.gov.