Coronado Bay Bridge Lighting

Traffic and Street Lighting

Lighting installed by Perry Electric.

History:
In April 2008, the Port released an international call for artists seeking qualifications of artist-led teams interested in developing environmentally-friendly lighting concept proposals for the bridge. In 2010, London-based design group led by Peter Fink was chosen.The winning concept envisages illuminating the bridge with programmable LED lighting in an energy neutral manner using electricity generated by wind turbines. In 2012, two long years after choosing Fink’s project, the Port finally cut a check for $75,000 to initiate fundraising in concert with the San Diego Foundation. The Port of San Diego says no taxpayer dollars will be used. Instead, they are relying on grants and private donations to fund this lighting project, which will ideally be complete by 2019 to coincide with the bridge’s 50th anniversary. As of March 2014, the working target date is 2019.