N-Lot & Seawall Drive Pavement Reconstruction

The N-Lot Parking Lot is a key public parking amenity for the Berkeley Waterfront for the general public, Stakes on the Bay restaurant patrons, and N Dock slip holders.  Over the decades the existing asphalt surfacing has deteriorated into an uneven surface posing safety risks.  As part of Skates on the Bay long-term lease agreement, the restaurant  is contributing the design and reconstruction of this parking lot. 

The project will renovate the existing N-Lot Parking Lot by installing the following improvements: 

1. Durable new asphalt surfacing and subgrade treatment in the existing parking lot 
2. Removal of deteriorating raised planters 
3. Resurfacing of approximately 500 ft of Seawall Drive 
4. Restriping of crosswalks 
5. ADA accessible parking stalls and accessible paths 
6. New stormwater bioretention basin 

City staff will plant native vegetation in the bioretention basin and new trees in the parking lot. 

Construction is anticipated to start in August 2026 and take approximately 2 months to complete. 

CONSTRUCTION IMPACTS

Portions of the N-Lot will be closed intermittently throughout the construction period. Please refer to posted signs for alternative parking locations and allowable hours. In addition, Seawall Drive north of University Ave will be subject to an overnight closure on Wednesday, September 23^rd and again on the evening of Thursday, September 24^th from approximately 6 pm to 7 am each night.  The road will be closed to all vehicles so that it can be repaved and restriped. Vehicular access to parking lots O and N, and the Berkeley Yacht Club will not be possible during these two night-time closures. Alternate overnight parking for slip holders will be available at the M Dock Lot, and the Upper Seawall Drive Lot. Pedestrian and bicycle detours will also be provided. Please plan accordingly.