Vincent Thomas Bridge Extended Closure Starts November 7
Posted on 11/03/2026
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the start date of a 16-month closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge (State Route 47) in the San Pedro/Wilmington area of the City.
Starting this Saturday, November 7, the extended closure will allow for final coordination on the bridge's long-anticipated deck replacement project and ensure the greatest possible efficiency of construction efforts, once the bridge is closed.
Although Caltrans notes that the bridge remains structurally sound, its decking material is rapidly deteriorating due to decades of concrete fatigue caused by heavy traffic loading, as well as environmental degeneration -- in part from its marine environment.
In addition to deck renewal, Caltrans is overseeing replacement of the bridge's seismic sensors. The project will also involve adding new railings, fences, and the median barrier.
The bridge is targeted to reopen in early March 2028, well before the start of the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
