The bicycle path north on the San Diego River, between the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge, and Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Bridge, will be temporarily closed to the public beginning Friday, March 26th through Saturday, April 3rd. This temporary closure will facilitate the removal of large steel beam girders, as well as saw cutting of the concrete deck from the existing bridge. This material will be removed with heavy machinery, which bikers and pedestrians are encouraged to steer clear of as much as possible. The material will be moved to a proper staging area for hauling and recycling.
Read more about the project to replace the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge here.
Directions for Northside Bike Path Detour:
If going West to East on Old Sea World Drive:
- Before the Sunset Cliffs Blvd. bridge, follow the detour signs to proceed onto Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
- Turn right and head south on Sunset Cliffs Blvd.
- After crossing the bridge, turn right followed by a U-turn to proceed east onto the San Diego River Bikeway.
- After the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge, turn right to follow detour signs and turn right to proceed north on the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge.
- After heading north on the bridge, turn right to proceed onto Old Sea World Drive.
If going East to West on Old Sea World Drive:
- Before the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge, turn right and follow detour signs to proceed onto the bridge.
- On the West Mission Bay Drive Bridge, turn left to head south on the bridge.
- After the bridge, turn left followed by another left turn to proceed west on the San Diego River Bikeway.
- Before Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Bridge, take a left at the fork to proceed onto the bridge.
- At Sunset Cliffs Blvd. Bridge, turn right to proceed north on the bridge.
- After the bridge, turn right followed by another right to proceed west onto Old Sea World Drive.
Questions, Comments or Concerns?
For questions or concerns, please call the Public Works Department construction project information line at 619-533-4207 or email wmbdbridgeinfo@gmail.com. Please reference the “West Mission Bay Drive Bridge Replacement Project” in your inquiry.
