LOS ANGELES — Mayor Karen Bass announced that the Los Angeles Harbor Commission has approved more than $70 million for road, pedestrian and public-facility improvements along the LA Waterfront, which will host sailing competitions during the 2028 Summer Olympic Games.

The approved funding includes $66.5 million to expand road infrastructure and build new pedestrian walkways. An additional $3.7 million will fund the construction of public restrooms at Wilmington Waterfront Park, bringing the combined investment to $70.2 million.

Bass said the improvements will make the Harbor community safer and enhance residents’ quality of life by investing in public spaces they use every day.

As Los Angeles prepares to welcome visitors from around the world, the mayor said the city is using the opportunity presented by the Olympic Games to deliver lasting benefits for Angelenos. She also thanked the Harbor Commission for approving the funding and continuing to support Harbor-area communities.

Harbor Boulevard to Be Expanded

Under the project, a section of Harbor Boulevard, one of the main thoroughfares along the San Pedro waterfront, will be reconfigured and expanded.

The roadway will be widened to two travel lanes in each direction between the San Pedro Slip and 22nd Street. A landscaped scenic pedestrian walkway will also be constructed along this section.

The funding will additionally support new public restrooms and pedestrian walkways connecting Harbor Boulevard and Miner Street, providing direct access to a nearby trolley stop.

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka said the projects demonstrate the city’s continued commitment to the LA Waterfront as Los Angeles prepares to host visitors during the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

He said the improvements will also expand public access to West Harbor and the city’s visitor-serving waterfront, providing lasting benefits for future generations.

Port Retains Top U.S. Ranking

The Port of Los Angeles is North America’s leading trade gateway and has ranked as the nation’s busiest container port for 26 consecutive years.

In 2025, the Port generated $301 billion in trade and handled 10.2 million container units, maintaining its position as the top container port in the United States.

Additional Harbor-Area Investments

Bass has advanced several projects and initiatives supporting the Port of Los Angeles and neighboring Harbor communities, including:

? Partnering with labor leaders and the State of California to plan future improvements to the Vincent Thomas Bridge. The effort is intended to strengthen freight mobility, support jobs and help the Port remain competitive as global trade continues to evolve.

? Celebrating the groundbreaking of the $152 million Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateways project. The development will provide pedestrian and bicycle access to the Wilmington Waterfront Promenade and transform 12 acres of former industrial property into community-centered public spaces.

? Investing in zero-emission trucks and charging infrastructure at the Port of Los Angeles through the city’s Climate Action Plan.