Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit & Barrier Replacement Project
Project Update
The City of Santa Cruz is proceeding with commencement of the Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit and Barrier Replacement project. Mobilization efforts by the City’s contractor, Shimmick Construction, are currently underway.
The City’s seismic retrofit project will strengthen and improve the bridge’s earthquake resiliency, provide bicycle and pedestrian enhancements, as well as barrier modifications for improved views of both the harbor and ocean. For detailed project information, including general plans and specifications, please visit the City’s website.
UPCOMING IMPACTS TO HARBOR FACILITIES
Shimmick Construction will commence staging activities within their approved easement area on the southwest side of the harbor beginning on Wednesday, February 5, 2025. As a result, parking in the FF-Dock area will be limited, but pedestrian, bicycle, and dock access, will not be impacted at this time (see map below).
To accommodate the City’s construction project, the Port District will be responsible for clearing temporary construction easement areas on both the east and west sides of the harbor, which includes relocating the rowing racks from under the bridge to AA-Dock (est. March 2025) and demolishing and reconstructing FF-Dock (est. June 2025).
The Port District, in collaboration with the City of Santa Cruz, will host a community forum in March to provide additional project details and discuss anticipated impacts. Stay tuned for the confirmed meeting date/time.
PORT DISTRICT COORDINATION AND SUPPORT
To ensure effective communication and timely information dissemination to harbor users during this long-term project, the Port District is in the process of retaining an in-house project manager to serve as a liaison and primary point of contact for slip renters, tenants, and members of the public.
We appreciate your patience as the City’s construction activities are carefully coordinated and initial mobilization and preconstruction activities commence. For any project related inquiries, please email scpd@santacruzharbor.org.