Construction Started on Fenton Parkway Bridge
Work is underway on a $53 million bridge project designed to improve regional transportation in San Diego.
Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Construction
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Crews have broken ground on the Fenton Parkway Bridge in Mission Valley, a $53 million infrastructure project. The bridge is part of an agreement between the city and San Diego State University to support the development of SDSU Mission Valley.
Why it matters
The bridge serves as a critical public facility outlined in the Mission Valley Community Plan. By connecting local roads, the project aims to improve multimodal transportation and increase public safety for the community.
The project has a total budget of $53 million, which covers all design, entitlement, and construction phases. This figure remains the current approved investment for the bridge.
The players
Flatiron Dragados
This construction firm is serving as the general contractor for the Fenton Parkway Bridge project.
California State University Board of Trustees
This board acts as the governing body responsible for overseeing the university system's capital projects and campus developments.
San Diego State University
This public research university is leading the development of the SDSU Mission Valley site.
The details
The new bridge will feature one traffic lane in each direction, a center-turn lane, and dedicated pathways for pedestrians and cyclists on both sides. General contractor Flatiron Dragados is managing the build, which will cause limited traffic impacts at the Fenton Parkway and River Park Road intersection.
Timeline
City and university leaders signed a memorandum of understanding in 2022.
The California State University Board of Trustees approved the project in September 2024.
Construction work officially began on September 27, 2026.
The bridge is expected to be finished in fall 2027.
Market Landscape
The bridge project represents a key investment in the ongoing expansion of the SDSU Mission Valley campus. It underscores a shift toward public-private partnerships as a primary engine for urban growth and infrastructure development in San Diego.
Residents should expect limited traffic disruptions near Camino Del Rio North and the Fenton Parkway intersection during construction. These improvements are intended to provide long-term benefits for local bicycle and pedestrian safety.
The takeaway
The addition of this bridge represents a milestone in the long-term expansion of the local university campus. Residents should plan for minor commute delays in the area as infrastructure work continues through 2027.
Further reading
For more information on regional development, see our Construction section.
More information
Track construction milestones via the Mission Valley project community updates portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by ABC 10 News San Diego KGTV.
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