The Pier Closes Temporarily For Anchor Installation

ST. PETERSBURG, FL — The Pier will be closed during its morning hours of operation for two days this coming week because of a sculpture's anchor installation, a city news release said.

The Echelman net sculpture's temporary anchoring system is being replaced with permanent anchorage cables.

For safety reasons the city says the installation plan requires the public closure of the area beneath the net.

According to the city, these are the Pier's temporary morning closure guidelines:

Monday, August 24:

• No public access to Pier during the hours of 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Access to the Pelican lot and all service and delivery to the Pier Head, Doc Ford's and Spa Beach Bistro will be closed.
• Necessary employees (permit required) can park in the Dolphin lot and can access the site via the north view edge (walk path only).

Tuesday, August 25:

• No public access to Pier during the hours of 4 a.m. to 12 p.m.
• Service and delivery vehicles to the Pier Head, Spa Beach Bistro and Doc Ford's will be allowed.
• Pelican lot and Dolphin lots are open for permitted vehicles only.

For general information about the Pier, visit www.stpetepier.org