OCT 14, 2026PORT ALERT

Vincent Thomas Bridge to Close for 16 Months Starting November 7, 2026

The Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project will enforce a full 16-month closure of State Route 47 across the bridge — a key link between San Pedro and Terminal Island — starting November 7, 2026, with reopening anticipated on March 1, 2028.

16 monthsFull bridge closure (SR-47)

NOV 7, 2026Closure start date

$752.8MDeck replacement project cost

Full Bridge Closure

Start Date: November 7, 2026
End Date / Reopening: March 1, 2028 (construction concludes February 29, 2028)
Scope: Complete 16-month closure of State Route 47 across the bridge for the $752.8 million deck replacement.

Ongoing & Past Overnight Closures

Overnight Lane Closures: Alternating through summer and fall 2026 (10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m.) between eastbound and westbound directions on SR-47 between Ferry Street and Harbor Boulevard.

Detours: Traffic during partial or full closures will utilize the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH), Route 103, and Interstate 110. Live traffic and updates are available via Caltrans Quickmap.

🚛 What this means for your freight: The Vincent Thomas Bridge is a primary drayage corridor linking the San Pedro side of the Port of Los Angeles with Terminal Island and Long Beach. During the closure, trips that normally cross SR-47 will be re-routed via PCH, Route 103, or I-110, which may add transit time during peak hours. Arrowlink's dispatch team is already planning alternate routings, and our real-time GPS ETA tracking will keep you informed if any delivery is affected. Questions about a specific shipment? Contact us at office@arrowlinkusa.com.

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