Transportation

Port of Los Angeles Breaks Ground on Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway

Port of Los Angeles
Port of Los Angeles•Mar 7, 2026

Why It Matters

The bridge will unlock new mobility options and green space for a historically underserved waterfront, driving economic activity while advancing social equity in the Los Angeles harbor region.

Key Takeaways

  • •Groundbreaking marks start of Avalon pedestrian bridge construction.
  • •Project aims to connect Wilmington waterfront to Avalon Promenade.
  • •Community engagement emphasized for equitable design and green space.
  • •Port of Los Angeles invests $1 billion plus public funds.
  • •Bridge will enhance biking, walking, and regional connectivity.

Summary

The Port of Los Angeles held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway, a long‑awaited infrastructure project that will span active rail tracks and link the Wilmington waterfront with Avalon Boulevard and the broader San Pedro area.

The initiative, which has been in planning for roughly two decades, is funded by a $1 billion capital allocation from the port together with federal, state and local contributions. Officials highlighted the bridge’s role in creating safe, non‑motorized crossing, expanding green space, and advancing equity through extensive community input.

Speakers at the event emphasized the emotional significance, noting, “It really does give me chills… we dreamed of this for many years,” and described the sundial at the site as a symbol of a bright future. Community members praised the project as a tangible example of how “the poor and the community can coexist.”

When completed, the bridge will enable cyclists and pedestrians to travel seamlessly between Wilmington and San Pedro, potentially spurring local commerce, reducing vehicle congestion, and reinforcing the port’s commitment to sustainable, inclusive development.

Original Description

Officials and community leaders recently joined together to mark the start of construction on the $152 million Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway at the Port of Los Angeles. Located near Banding’s Landing Community Center in Wilmington, the community-focused project will create unprecedented public access to the LA Waterfront via a new signature 380-foot-long bridge, which will connect to 12 acres of new open space for public recreation. The project is expected to completed by late summer 2028.
Participants in this video represent the California State Transportation Agency, City of Los Angeles, Port of Los Angeles and Los Angeles Board of Harbor Commissioners.
Altered or synthetic content disclosure: Graphic renderings and engineered illustrations depicting the finished project.
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