Construction Started on Fenton Parkway Bridge
The $53 million San Diego project will create a high-water crossing over the San Diego River by 2027.
Updated on Sept. 21, 2026 in Construction
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Construction crews have officially begun work on the Fenton Parkway bridge in San Diego. The infrastructure project is designed to provide a reliable high-water crossing over the San Diego River.
Why it matters
The new bridge aims to provide a direct access route for emergency personnel while enhancing connectivity to San Diego Metropolitan Transit System Green Line trolley stations. It serves as a critical link to improve transit and safety in the Mission Valley area.
The $53 million bridge project covers design, construction, and entitlements. The structure will feature one traffic lane in each direction, a center turn lane, and dedicated pathways for pedestrians and bicyclists.
The players
Flatiron Dragados
This construction firm is the general contractor tasked with the design and building of the new Fenton Parkway bridge.
California State University Board of Trustees
The board oversees the university system and provided the necessary authorization for the project to proceed in September 2024.
The details
General contractor Flatiron Dragados is managing the build, which involves limited traffic impacts along Camino Del Rio North and the Fenton Parkway/River Park Road intersection. The project was initiated following a 2022 memorandum of understanding between city and university leaders.
Timeline
City and university officials signed a memorandum of understanding in 2022.
The California State University Board of Trustees granted project approval in September 2024.
Construction crews were actively working on the site as of September 21, 2026.
Completion of the bridge is currently projected for fall 2027.
Market Landscape
This development follows the collaborative partnership framework established by the 2022 memorandum of understanding between the City of San Diego and San Diego State University. The project represents a significant municipal and institutional investment in transit-oriented infrastructure.
Commuters should anticipate limited traffic disruptions near the Camino Del Rio North and Fenton Parkway/River Park Road intersection throughout the construction period. Once finished, residents will gain improved access to the nearby Green Line trolley stations.
The takeaway
The bridge project demonstrates a long-term commitment to improving emergency response and public transit access in Mission Valley. Residents can expect infrastructure upgrades to facilitate better flow for both motor vehicles and pedestrians by the time the project concludes in 2027.
Further reading
For updates on regional development, see our Construction section.
More information
View the latest Mission Valley project community updates for ongoing progress reports.
Source note: This article includes information reported by KPBS.
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