Gerald Desmond Bridge replacement starts today between Long Beach and San Pedro
07-10-13, 10:01 AM
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Gerald Desmond Bridge replacement starts today between Long Beach and San Pedro
For those who travel from the Long Beach area to the San Pedro and Palos Verdes peninsula (south of Torrance & Carson), construction of the new GD Bridge will affect your drive.
The official website regarding construction of the Bridge and local detours can be found here: The New Gerald Desmond Bridge Homepage.
The bridge is expected to be completed by mid-2016. Plan accordingly...
The official website regarding construction of the Bridge and local detours can be found here: The New Gerald Desmond Bridge Homepage.
The new bridge will accommodate three lanes of traffic on each side, as opposed to the current Gerald Desmond's two lanes. Safety lanes will be added to mitigate delays from breakdowns and accidents and give emergency vehicles better access. In addition, clearance over the channel will rise from the current 155 feet to 205 feet, allowing larger, greener post-Panamax ships to enter the Port.
The bridge is expected to be completed by mid-2016. Plan accordingly...
01-04-16, 10:19 PM
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GD Bridge Replacement Project to Close Parts of Ocean Blvd for Up to 3 Years
Long Beach Post Link
Beginning January 19, the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement project will close eastbound Ocean Boulevard between the Desmond Bridge and downtown Long Beach for up to three years, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) announced Monday. That’s a long time—so get used to it.
According to a release issued Monday, through traffic will be detoured along Pico Avenue to rejoin Ocean Boulevard downtown.
Motorists diverted to Pico Avenue can rejoin Ocean Boulevard via two signalized intersections, dedicated turn lanes and a two-lane (newly striped) on-ramp. The diversion allows Ocean Boulevard to remain open during the construction.
Post note: it seems the original article expected the bridge to be done by mid-2016. I think that's changed to mid-2018...
Beginning January 19, the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement project will close eastbound Ocean Boulevard between the Desmond Bridge and downtown Long Beach for up to three years, the Port of Long Beach (POLB) announced Monday. That’s a long time—so get used to it.
According to a release issued Monday, through traffic will be detoured along Pico Avenue to rejoin Ocean Boulevard downtown.
Motorists diverted to Pico Avenue can rejoin Ocean Boulevard via two signalized intersections, dedicated turn lanes and a two-lane (newly striped) on-ramp. The diversion allows Ocean Boulevard to remain open during the construction.
Post note: it seems the original article expected the bridge to be done by mid-2016. I think that's changed to mid-2018...
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