​Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofi​t and Barrier Replacement Project Update – August 6, 2025

The City of Santa Cruz’s Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit and Barrier Replacement Project remains in full swing. As part of the project, the Port District’s contractor, Cushman Contracting Corporation (Cushman), has successfully completed demolition of the southern portion of FF-Dock and other major landside electrical improvements in the area.

With demolition of the southern portion of FF-Dock now complete, new docks are scheduled to arrive on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Temporary impacts to the west side will occur during dock delivery. Harbor users are advised to use caution at all times while transiting the area.

To facilitate dock installation, pile driving work will begin on Thursday, August 7, 2025, and occur intermittently over the next couple of weeks.

As a reminder, the City’s contractor, Shimmick Construction, continues work beneath the Murray Street Bridge.

• Intermittent partial channel closures under the bridge began on August 4, 2025.
• Closures will be temporary and only affect one side of the channel at a time.
• Access to the north harbor will remain open at all times.
• Flag boats will be on scene to direct vessel traffic through the open side of the channel and away from the work zone.

Boaters should use caution when transiting beneath the bridge, be prepared for possible delays, and follow the instructions of flag boats or other safety personnel.

For more information about the Murray Street Bridge Seismic Retrofit & Barrier Replacement Project, please visit the City’s website or contact the City’s Public Works Department.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and patience as this essential work moves forward.