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Vincent Thomas Bridge to close for 16 months, raising fears of traffic and pollution

By: Caroline Petrow-Cohen

16 October 2026 at 13:00

The 63-year-old bridge connecting San Pedro to Terminal Island is undergoing construction to replace its aging deck.

San Pedro, CA. - October 07, 2026: The Vincent Thomas Bridge on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026 in San Pedro, CA.. The Vincent Thomas Bridge will begin a major 16 month construction project to replace its aging deck beginning on November 1. (Jason Armond / Los Angeles Times)