Port of San Diego to Begin Landscaping Transformation on Harbor Drive

 A Port of San Diego project to improve and update landscaping along parts of North Harbor Drive across from San Diego International Airport is set to begin early next month, officials

announced Tuesday.

“We continue to deliver on our promise to make the San Diego Bay waterfront a place all Californians and visitors to our region can enjoy,” said Chairman Frank Urtasun of the San Diego Board

of Port Commissioners. “The areas we continue to beautify help make a lasting impression as many visitors first arrive in San Diego and as they return home, and we hope locals will be

pleased with the improvements, too.”

— Removal of existing plant material, weeds and mulch within the existing landscape areas;

— Installation of new landscaping consisting of colorful water-wise plantings;

— Replacement of two monument signs with new Port of San Diego secondary amenity identity logos;

— A new walkway at Airport Terminal Road leading to Spanish Landing Park restrooms.

The project will use the port’s Economic Recovery Program Appropriation funds. Local company Costa Azul Contracting Group will complete the work.

According to the port, the new landscaping will be made up of mulch, cobblestone, boulders and topsoil. Around 78,000 square feet of existing vegetation will be removed.

During construction, up to 20 parking stalls will be temporarily unavailable to allow for workers to stage equipment and supply. Phase one will occupy up to 20 stalls on the northern edge of

the parking lot east of Lee Court. Phase two will use stalls in the lot adjacent to the restroom facilities at Spanish Landing Park. All ADA parking stalls will remain open during

construction.

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