April 23, 2026 – A one-block portion of Avalon Blvd., south of Harry Bridges Blvd. to W. A Street in Wilmington, will permanently close to traffic at 7 p.m., Friday, April 24, as the Port of Los Angeles moves forward with construction for the Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway Project.
Drivers are encouraged to use the South Wilmington Grade Separation at N. Access Road to Pier A Street, which eliminates railroad crossings and provides uninterrupted vehicular access to the South Wilmington area.
Access to Banning’s Landing Community Center and the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade is also available from S. Fries Ave. to Water Street. An alternate route uses Broad Avenue to S. Avalon Blvd.
The project site is located between Harry Bridges Boulevard to the north and Pacific Harbor Railroad Lines to the south, extending halfway between Marine Avenue and A Street to the west and Broad Avenue to the east.
The project will transform 12 acres of former industrial land into open space that will feature signature pedestrian bridge to connect to the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade, landscaped entry plaza with an iconic 40-foot-tall architectural sundial, historic walk and overlook, open terrace seating area, pedestrian pathways, community gathering areas, parking lots and public restrooms.
A groundbreaking for the Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway Project was held February 26. Construction is expected to be completed by late summer 2028.
