# Caltrans to Resurface Vincent Thomas Bridge

Caltrans is scheduled to close the Vincent Thomas Bridge in Los Angeles beginning November 7, 2026, for a resurfacing and re-decking project expected to last 16 months. The Port of Los Angeles is coordinating with terminal operators and the Pacific Merchant Shipping Association on detours, trucking outreach, and available appointment capacity to limit disruption to cargo movement and the port workforce. The signal provides no contract value, solicitation number, or procurement contact, so it does not establish an active bidding opportunity.

- The closure begins in **11 days** and may affect delivery schedules and trucking routes serving the Port of Los Angeles throughout the projected work period.
- Procurement and logistics teams moving goods through the port should account for detours and appointment capacity in transportation and delivery planning.
- Caltrans is leading the project; the Port’s coordination with terminal operators and the shipping association is intended to address operational impacts. No specific contractor or contract details are provided.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Transportation
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure
**Published:** October 21, 2026

### Government Entities
- California Department of Transportation (Caltrans)
- Port of Los Angeles

### Key Quotes
> We're all in this together, and we're going to work as best we can on detour routes and workarounds, your outreach to the trucking community, the partnerships that you've built.
> — Gene Seroka, Executive Director, Port of Los Angeles

### Sources
- [Around the Bridge: Discussions on the Vincent Thomas Bridge Project at the Port of Los Angeles - YouTube](https://youtu.be/KGHIz0Xo_JQ) - CA