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 7/18/2024):

We are excited to report that construction is 85% complete! With the bridge structure in place, the contractor has been focusing on electrical and irrigation improvements. Sidewalks, curbs and gutters within the parking lot have also been constructed. The staircase from West Coast Highway up to the parking lot was installed in June and the parking lot was paved with asphalt earlier this month. Restoration efforts at Sunset Ridge Park is also in progress with the installation of sod on the ball fields. Upon completion of the irrigation system, the next (and final) big push will be landscape improvements, which should take a couple of months to complete.

We are still on track to complete 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.