Superior Avenue Pedestrian / Bicycle Bridge and Parking Lot

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Project Description:

This project is located at the intersection of Superior Avenue and West Coast Highway and involves the construction of a new pedestrian/bicycle bridge across Superior Avenue and a larger parking lot with 129 parking spaces. The adjacent Sunset Ridge Park, which was completed in December 2014, is a 13.7-acre active park with a baseball field and two soccer fields. Unfortunately, due to California Coastal Development Permit constraints associated with the Sunset Ridge Park development, on-site parking was not included with the development of the park. Visitors to Sunset Ridge Park currently park at the existing parking lot on the southeast side of Superior Avenue. The existing parking lot only has 64 parking spaces and does not provide adequate parking for larger organized sporting events. The primary goals of this project are to increase parking and improve pedestrian and bicycle safety and access to Sunset Ridge Park.

Proposed improvements include the following:

New pedestrian/bicycle bridge approximately 210 feet long and 12 feet wide overcrossing Superior Avenue
New larger parking lot with 129 parking spaces
Expansion of Sunset View Park (additional grass area)
Earthwork, grading, retaining walls, storm drain and lighting improvements
Landscape and irrigation improvements
Amenities including a drop-off area, bicycle fix-it station, and a drinking water fountain

Project Status (Updated 3/13/24):

With the significant amount of rain we experienced this past winter, construction progress was hindered. The contractor is unable to access the site for approximately two days following a significant storm event due to saturated soil conditions. The pedestrian bridge structure is nearly complete. The structure was tensioned with 162 steel strands that run from end to end. Several minor items, such as lighting and railings, still need to be installed. The exterior finish of the bridge was also completed and is now ready for the final anti-graffiti coating.

The segmental retaining walls along West Coast Highway and Superior Avenue are also complete. With these walls in place, the contractor will start the foundations for the staircase from the bridge down to the sidewalk on West Coast Highway. The new parking lot storm drain system is currently being installed. Unfortunately, we are running into unforeseen groundwater at various locations while trenching for the storm drain pipes.

Lastly, the contractor is making progress on the retaining wall along the backside of the parking lot. The foundation for this wall has been constructed. The remainder of the wall will be completed by early April. With the recent rain, we now anticipate completing this project in September 2024.

Thank you for your continued patience throughout construction. We request residents and visitors to observe all traffic restrictions. You are also encouraged to visit this City project webpage (www.newportbeachca.gov/superiorbridge) regularly for the most up-to-date project information.