Another round of construction is underway on the Imperial Beach Pier. The latest phase of the multimillion-dollar project will replace aging deck boards, reports NBC 7’s Kelvin Henry.
Crews will begin replacing deck planks of the Imperial Beach pier Wednesday morning, part of a $2.6 million project to improve the landmark's functionality.
The pier will stay open during construction, according to a statement from the Port of San Diego, as Reyes Construction crews replace 154 of the pier's 1,500 deck planks. Construction will take place on weekdays between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.
Starting Wednesday, we’ll begin replacing deck planks at Imperial Beach Pier. Work will take place on weekdays from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. See more details and updates at: https://t.co/Lp42xt060K pic.twitter.com/EmL5eXnRky
— Port of San Diego (@portofsandiego) March 25, 2025
"To ensure safety at and around the active work zone, pedestrian traffic will be redirected around and sometimes stopped for several minutes at a time," the port statement reads.
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The work is expected to be done in April, with additional improvements such as electric utility upgrades to follow.
Work on the project began in November 2024 when crews replaced two pilings to maintain the pier's structural integrity. In early March, a new water line was installed.
The $2.6 million maintenance project includes the following work:
- Two piling replacements
- Deck board replacement
- Utility repairs
- Electrical repairs at the mechanical room
Maintenance is expected to be complete in the summer of 2025.
For information and updates on this project, visit the Port of San Diego website.
