$750 million Vincent Thomas Bridge overhaul enters full construction
Caltrans is moving into the most intensive phase of its $750 million Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project, with a 16-month full closure beginning Nov. 7. The project will replace the bridge’s aging concrete deck while upgrading railings, fencing, signage and seismic monitoring systems along the critical State Route 47 crossing.
Carrying approximately 53,000 vehicles daily, the Vincent Thomas Bridge is a vital transportation link serving the San Pedro Bay Port Complex and surrounding communities. To minimize disruptions to regional traffic and freight operations, Caltrans has implemented detour-route improvements, additional traffic cameras, temporary signals and expanded traffic management measures throughout the construction period.
The project represents a significant investment in Southern California’s transportation infrastructure, addressing aging bridge components while improving long-term safety, structural resilience and reliability. Once completed, the improvements are expected to strengthen a key freight corridor, support regional commerce and extend the bridge’s service life for decades to come.
