The Port of San Diego Monday began construction work on the Imperial Beach Pier to replace pilings and maintain the structural integrity of the landmark, which will cause a brief closure this week.

Battered by storms but still in good condition, the Imperial Beach Pier will next week receive two missing piles as a construction crew begins $2.6 million in repairs to ensure that California’s southernmost pier can remain standing for decades to come.

The Imperial Beach Pier will undergo $2.6 million worth of maintenance for the next two weeks, prompting closures.

On Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, the pier will close to the public for the placement of the pilings before opening again for the weekend