Long Beach Gerald Desmond Bridge

Gerald Desmond Bridge Will Close Sunday for Inspection

Traffic flow in both directions on the Gerald Desmond Bridge on Sunday, May 22, is likely to be affected by temporary lane closures to allow for the inspection of the bridge’s fire hydrants. At no time is the bridge expected to be fully closed for this inspection. The right lane on the westbound side of [...]

Four Teams Eligible to Compete on Gerald Desmond Bridge Contract

Four teams of engineering and construction firms have been deemed eligible to compete for the contract to design and build the replacement to the Gerald Desmond Bridge in the Port of Long Beach. The $950-million project is a joint effort of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and the Port of Long Beach, along with [...]

$950M Funding Plan Approved; Port to seek contractors for Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement

The California Transportation Commission has approved the Port of Long Beach’s funding and building plans for the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project, clearing the way for the Port and Caltrans to seek firms to design and construct the $950 million span. The Commission’s approval, which authorizes a design-build contracting process that will accelerate the start [...]

Port Grants $4.7M to Schools, Youth Centers for Cleaner Air

Port of Long Beach officials have kicked off the first round of a new community grants program with approval of $4.7 million for 73 projects designed to improve air quality for Long Beach children. The grant program helps schools, day-care centers and other youth facilities to install air-filtration systems and additional improvements that can control [...]

Councilmember Garcia Pushes for Dedicated Bike and Pedestrian Lane Into the Design Plan for the Gerald Desmond bridge

Last night, we took an important step towards replacing one of our most important transportation and infrastructure assets, the aging and outdated Gerald Desmond Bridge. The City Council voted to support the Final Environmental Impact Report. This project will improve traffic, boost local job creation, and support the local economy. We must also ensure that [...]

Port Awards $4.7 million to Schools, Youth Centers

Grants for air quality-improvement projects announced Port of Long Beach officials kicked off the first round of a new community grants program Monday with approval of $4.7 million for 73 projects designed to improve air quality for Long Beach children. The program helps schools, day-care centers and other youth facilities to install air-filtration systems and [...]

Harbor Commission Approves New Bridge Project

The Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners has voted unanimously to approve a nearly $1 billion plan to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge with a new, nearly $1 billion span that will improve traffic flow, safety and vessel navigation.To find the final environmental impact report, click here and watch the video below for more information. “The bridge is [...]

Port issues final EIR for Gerald Desmond Bridge; Harbor Board to vote August 9

The Port of Long Beach has released the final environmental analysis for a plan to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge with a new, nearly $1 billion span that would improve traffic flow, safety and vessel navigation. The document is available on the Port’s website and is scheduled on Aug. 9 to be considered for approval [...]

Public hearing tonight about plan to replace the Gerald Desmond Bridge

The Port of Long Beach will hold a public hearing tonight to present the revised draft environmental impact report on a plan to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge. The meeting takes place tonight, Wednesday, February 24, at 6 p.m. with presentations to start at 6:30 p.m., at Silverado Park, 1545 W. 31st Street, Long [...]

Port releases draft EIR for replacing the Gerald Desmond Bridge

The Port of Long Beach on February 4 released the revised draft environmental impact report for public comment on its next major improvement proposal — replacing the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge. The Gerald Desmond Bridge is an important transportation link both for the local seaports and for the commuters of Southern California. However, the 40-year-old [...]