Bridged Makeover

1/21/2020 (Permalink)

Bridges Unite!

Two iconic structures that connect Long Beach and San Pedro, as well as the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles, have both received much fame for their attention lately.  The Gerald Desmond Bridge the 515 foot tall bridge will be completed later this year.  The new bridge will ease congestion and allow larger ships to pass underneath it.  

The replacement for the Desmond Bridge is said to be costing a $1.5 Billion budget and slated for completion this year.  The Vincent Thomas Bridge on the other hand will be closed periodically  for Caltrans repairs over the next couple of weeks. The $4.8 million project to replace finger joints on the bridge and is scheduled for completion by 2021.