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Half Moon Bay plans Main Street bridge deck replacement, aiming to finish before rainy season
Summary
Public Works Director Mahaz Bozzergini told the council the wooden decking and railings on the historic Main Street Bridge will be replaced this summer with a smooth, accessible surface and targeted completion by Oct. 15; the concrete bridge and abutments will be retained as the historical element.
Public Works Director Mahaz (Moz) Bozzergini updated the City Council on June 17 about the Main Street Bridge maintenance project, a capital improvement that will replace the deteriorated wooden deck and railings and repair failing stucco on the bridge structure.
Bozzergini said the project is in design and undergoing the coastal development permit process, and the city is seeking an exemption that required a historical architect’s review. He identified the bridge’s concrete archways, abutments and the overall concrete structure as the historical components; the wooden decking is not historic and will be removed. “The planks themselves are not of historical nature… the wooden decking is not something that we can salvage,” Bozzergini said.
The draft schedule calls for work to begin later this summer with completion targeted by Oct. 15 to avoid the rainy season. Bozzergini said the deck replacement will be staged so one side is replaced at a time to avoid closing both pedestrian walkways, and staff do not expect full closures of vehicular travel lanes for the decking and railing work. He said stucco repair may require temporary traffic control when work occurs over the roadway.
Councilmembers asked whether the removed deck material could be salvaged for aesthetic uses and whether the design will improve wheelchair access. Bozzergini said the finish will be a smooth, level surface and staff are evaluating options such as a protective nylon mat used on other piers; he added the city has already started purchasing new deck material.
Why it matters: The Main Street Bridge is a visible downtown asset and a repeat topic of community concern for safety and accessibility. The scheduled work aims to preserve the concrete historic structure while improving walking access and preventing winter storm damage.
No formal council action was taken during the presentation; staff said refined plans will be released for public review as design details are finalized.
