Saturday Aug 22 – Single Lane Closure of 710 at LB International Gateway Bridge

Date: August 20, 2026 Caltrans announces a single-lane closure of northbound Interstate 710 (I-710) at the Long Beach International Gateway Bridge on Saturday, Aug. 22 for maintenance work.   Crews will close the right-hand lane and shoulder from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Pier T Avenue and Pico Avenue. The northbound I-710 off-ramp to Pico Avenue and Ocean Boulevard will also be closed as part of this work.   This maintenance work is not related to the ongoing Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project.   Due to weather or operational reasons, the schedule is subject to change, including the times and dates, the number of closures, and other details. Drivers should expect delays during the planned lane closure and use Caltrans QuickMap to review current traffic conditions before traveling.   Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

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Upcoming Vincent Thomas Bridge Single-Lane Closure on Aug 15 – 9 am to 2 pm

Daytime Southbound Lane Closure of Vincent Thomas Bridge for Pavement Repairs

SAN PEDRO — Caltrans announces a single-lane closure of southbound State Route 47 (SR-47) at the Vincent Thomas Bridge on Aug. 15 for pavement repairs.

Crews will close one southbound lane, impacting westerly travel, on Saturday between the Ferry Street on-ramp and the Harbor Boulevard off-ramp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. One southbound lane will remain open to traffic.

This repair work is not related to the ongoing Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project. However, construction on the deck replacement will require overnight full closures of northbound SR-47, impacting easterly travel, on Aug.16-21, Sunday night through Friday morning, at 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m.

Due to weather or operational reasons, the schedule is subject to change, including the times and dates, the number of closures, and other details. Motorists should expect delays when utilizing the Vincent Thomas Bridge and use Caltrans QuickMap to review current traffic conditions before traveling. Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

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Vincent Thomas Bridge – Single Lane and Full Lanes Scheduled Closures

Date: August 5, 2026

Daytime Westbound Lane Closure of Vincent Thomas Bridge for Pavement Repairs    SAN PEDRO — Caltrans announces a daytime single-lane closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge (State Route 47) on Wednesday, Aug. 5 for pavement repairs.   Crews will close one lane in the westbound direction between the Ferry Street on-ramp and the Harbor Boulevard off-ramp from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. One westbound lane will remain open to traffic.   This repair work is not related to the ongoing Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project. However, construction on the deck replacement requires overnight full closures of the eastbound travel direction this week through Friday morning, at 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m.   Due to weather or operational reasons, the schedule is subject to change, including the time and date, the number of closures, and other details. Motorists should expect delays when utilizing the Vincent Thomas Bridge and use Caltrans QuickMap to review current traffic conditions before traveling.   Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

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Vincent Thomas Bridge Overnight Closures Beginning Sunday night at 10:45 pm

Attention Members: Announced Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge

SAN PEDRO — Caltrans will implement overnight full closures of eastbound State Route 47 (SR-47) at Vincent Thomas Bridge between Harbor Boulevard and Ferry Street beginning Sunday night, August 2. Closures will occur nightly from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning.

Additionally, the eastbound SR-47 on-ramps at Gaffey Street and Channel Street, and the southbound Interstate 110 (I-110) to eastbound SR-47 connector, will be closed during the overnight lane closures. Construction activities include installing a work platform to provide crews with access to the bridge deck from multiple locations, as well as installing permanent and temporary steel in advance of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026.

During the eastbound overnight closures, traffic will be detoured via Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) to Route 103 to Route 47. (See map below)

This work is part of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project. A critical infrastructure project totaling $752.8 million, the deck replacement will require partial and full closures of the bridge over the next two years. More information is available at the project website. Skanska-CEC Joint Venture is the general contractor for the project.  Due to weather or operational factors, the schedule is subject to change, including dates and times, the number of closures, and other details. Motorists should expect delays when utilizing the Vincent Thomas Bridge and use Caltrans Quickmap to review current traffic conditions before traveling. Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

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July 28 – Happy Birthday Harry Bridges, Founder and International President Emeritus of the ILWU!!!

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Overnight VTB Closures Starting Sun. night 7/26 through Fri. morning 7/31

Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge and Ferry Street in San Pedro   Caltrans (District 7) will implement overnight closures of westbound State Route 47 (SR-47) at Vincent Thomas Bridge between Ferry Street and Harbor Boulevard beginning Sunday night, July 26. Closures will occur nightly from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m., Sunday night through Friday morning.   The westbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will also be closed during these overnight closures. Construction activities include installing an under-deck shield and a work platform that will provide crews access to the bridge deck from multiple locations in advance of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026.   During the westbound overnight closures, traffic will be detoured via SR- 47 to Route 103 to Pacific Coast Highway to Route 110. (See map below)   Additionally, full closures of northbound Ferry Street near SR-47, beneath the Vincent Thomas Bridge, will occur nightly from 8 p.m. to 6:45 a.m., beginning Sunday night, July 26, through Tuesday morning, July 28, for the installation of protective shielding. During the closures, one southbound lane of Ferry Street will remain open to traffic.   This work is part of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project. A critical infrastructure project totaling $752.8 million, the deck replacement will require partial and full closures of the bridge over the next two years. More information is available at the project website.  Skanska-CEC Joint Venture is the general contractor for the project.    Due to weather or operational factors, the schedule is subject to change, including dates and times, the number of closures, and other details. Motorists should expect delays when utilizing the Vincent Thomas Bridge and use Caltrans Quickmap to review current traffic conditions before traveling. Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

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ILWU Local 6 C & H Workers Contract Struggle Strike Fund

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16th Annual Blood Run

On July 5, 2026, the ILWU held its 16th Annual “Blood Run” commemorating the 1934 West Coast Maritime Strike and honoring the martyrs who gave their lives during this labor struggle on July 5, 1934.

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Overnight Road Resurfacing Work in Wilmington beginning on the week of July 20 (Roads to Remain Open)

Caltrans Press Release Date: July 15, 2026 District: 7, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties   Caltrans to Perform Overnight Resurfacing Work on Four Local Roads in Wilmington Both directions of travel will remain open on all affected roads throughout the work   WILMINGTON — Caltrans (District 7) will resurface and paint new lane striping on sections of Alameda Street, Anaheim Street, Harry Bridges Boulevard, and Henry Ford Avenue during the week of July 20.   Construction at all locations will require lane closures and occur overnight, from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. At least one lane will remain open in each direction on all the affected routes.   The schedules and locations of work are as follows:   Alameda Street between Anaheim Street and Denni Street July 21-24 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.   Anaheim Street between Alameda Street and Henry Ford Avenue July 23-24 at 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. Harry Bridges Boulevard between Figueroa Street and Alameda Street July 23-24 from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.   Henry Ford Avenue from Pier A Street to Anaheim Street July 20-21 and July 23-24 at 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. These resurfacing operations are part of a broader effort to improve local infrastructure that will be used or impacted by detour traffic during the full closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge, scheduled to begin on November 1, 2026.   A critical infrastructure project totaling $752.8 million, the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement will require partial and full closures of the bridge over the next two years. More information is available at the project website. Skanska-CEC Joint Venture is the general contractor for the project.    Due to weather or operational factors, the construction schedule is subject to change, including dates and times, the number of closures, and other details. Drivers should anticipate delays in their commute and use Caltrans Quickmap to review current traffic conditions before traveling. Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

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CalTrans Update – Upcoming Closures Beginning on Sunday Night, July 5.

Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge and Ferry Street in San Pedro   SAN PEDRO — Caltrans (District 7) will implement overnight closures of westbound State Route 47 (SR-47) at Vincent Thomas Bridge between Ferry Street and Harbor Boulevard beginning Sunday night, July 5. Closures will occur Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m.   The westbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will also be closed during the overnight closures. Construction activities include installing an under-deck shield and a work platform that will provide crews access to the bridge deck from multiple locations in advance of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026.   During the westbound overnight closures, traffic will be detoured via SR- 47 to Route 103 to Pacific Coast Highway to Route 110. (See map below)   Additionally, full closures of Ferry Street near SR-47, beneath Vincent Thomas Bridge, will occur from Sunday night, July 5, through Wednesday morning, July 7, between 8 p.m. and 6:45 a.m. each night to allow crews to install protective shielding. During the Ferry Street closures, the eastbound SR-47 Ferry Street off-ramp will remain open, and motorists will be able to turn left onto Ferry Street.   This work is part of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project. A critical infrastructure project totaling $752.8 million, the deck replacement will require partial and full closures of the bridge over the next two years. More information is available at the project website. Skanska-CEC Joint Venture is the general contractor for the project.    Due to weather or operational factors, the schedule is subject to change, including dates and times, the number of closures, and other details. Motorists should expect delays when utilizing the Vincent Thomas Bridge and use Caltrans Quickmap to review current traffic conditions before traveling. Caltrans reminds drivers to exercise increased caution near the closure and Slow for the Cone Zone.

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