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California Rejects $1.5 Billion Vincent Thomas Bridge Raise

12/6/2025

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The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) rejected plans to raise the Vincent Thomas Bridge by 26 feet.
Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director, proposed raising the Vincent Thomas Bridge to accommodate larger ships, noting 40% of cargo lies beyond 185 feet.
Bridge maintenance will cost over $700 million and require a 16-month closure.
The raise would have added about $1.5 billion and extended the closure to over two years.

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The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) rejected plans to raise the Vincent Thomas Bridge by 26 feet.
Gene Seroka, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director, proposed raising the Vincent Thomas Bridge to accommodate larger ships, noting 40% of cargo lies beyond 185 feet.
Bridge maintenance will cost over $700 million and require a 16-month closure.
The raise would have added about $1.5 billion and extended the closure to over two years.