Caltrans Announces Urgent Lane Closure of Northbound Vincent Thomas Bridge for Roadway Repair

Published:

Date:       May 16, 2025

District:   District 7

Contact:  Nathan Bass

Phone:    (213) 269-0687

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

LOS ANGELES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces an urgent closure of one lane of northbound State Route 47 at the Vincent Thomas Bridge to repair a finger joint. The closure will be ongoing until repairs are finished by Caltrans maintenance crews.

 

Maritime activity beneath the bridge will not be affected by the emergency repairs, as work will be contained to the roadway and the bridge’s existing catwalk.

Bridge showing damaged finger joint

Motorists should expect delays when utilizing Vincent Thomas Bridge and use Caltrans Quickmap (quickmap.dot.ca.gov) to review current traffic conditions before traveling. Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

 

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