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Marvin Braude Bike Trail and Santa Monica Canyon Channel Restoration
Overview
The Marvin Braude Bike Trail and Santa Monica Canyon Channel Restoration Project is a Los Angeles County Public Works initiative to repair storm damage and enhance safety along a heavily used segment of the coastal trail at Will Rogers State Beach. The project will restore trail infrastructure and reinforce channel outlets damaged by extreme weather and sea-level impacts.
Project Summary
Project Timeline: August – December 2025
Construction Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Project Cost: $4.2 million (restoration only)
Funding: Eligible for FEMA funding due to federal disaster declaration
Status: In progress
Description:
The Marvin Braude Bike Trail experienced a critical washout near the Santa Monica Canyon Channel outlet in February 2024, following severe king tides and winter storms. While the adjacent bridge remains structurally sound, the trail section to the north required emergency closure and full reconstruction.
This six-month construction project restores the damaged bike trail, reinforces the channel outlet, and ensures long-term safety for cyclists and pedestrians. The project follows recent enhancements from 2023, which added a new .6-mile two-way bike lane and pedestrian path between Will Rogers State Beach and Santa Monica.
Key Features and Scope of Work
- Restoration of damaged trail section north of the Santa Monica Canyon Channel outlet
- Reinforcement of the bike path with 130 linear feet of removable metal sheet piles
- Grading and excavation within the Santa Monica Canyon Channel
- Sheet piles to be installed ~40 feet below grade and covered with sand
- Safe access maintained for pedestrians and cyclists during construction
Community Benefits
- Improves trail safety and storm resilience
- Restores access to a popular recreational route
- Protects public infrastructure and coastal environment
- Aligns with long-term beach access and climate adaptation goals
Alerts and Construction Impacts
“ALERT: Sheet Pile Driving in Progress
Crews are conducting sheet pile driving as part of the bike path and channel restoration.
This activity is extremely loud and may affect nearby residents and visitors.
- Dates: October 2–17, 2025
- Work Hours: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM
We appreciate your patience and understanding during this important phase of construction.”
Expect:
- Temporary no parking signs
- Periodic beach access closures (emergency access remains open)
- Traffic delays near the project area
Trail access will remain open at all times during construction.
Please stay clear of the work zone for your safety.
Contact Information
Construction Manager: Cyrus Ravaei
Email: CRavaei@dpw.lacounty.gov
Phone: (626) 441-0305
Para información en español: Veronica Ortiz (626) 300-2389
24/7 Public Works Dispatch: 1-800-675-4357
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