Attention Members:
Just a reminder that tonight, Thursday, November 6, Local 63 will hold a Regular Membership Meeting at 6:00 p.m. All members are encouraged to attend in order to remain eligible for double back. Please bring your Local 63 membership card for attendance scanning.
See Reminder on Double Back Rules in the October 2025 Local 63 Bulletin.
Attention Members:
See below CalTrans Press Release concerning Vincent Thomas Bridge closures that will commence on the evening of Wednesday, November 5th at 7:00 p.m. and conclude on Thursday, November 6th at 6:00 a.m.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UPDATE: Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge for Roadway Repairs
A full southbound closure will occur on November 5
San Pedro —Caltrans announces an updated schedule for multiple overnight closures of the Vincent Thomas Bridge, beginning the evening of Wednesday, November 5, for finger joint repairs.
The following closures of the Vincent Thomas Bridge will occur from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. on the dates listed below: Wednesday, November 5: Full southbound closure between Ferry St. and Harbor Blvd. Thursday, November 6: Northbound Lane closure between Harbor Blvd and Ferry St. One lane will remain open for motorists. The full southbound closure, originally scheduled for Friday, November 7, will no longer take place due to holiday work restrictions.
During the full southbound closure on Wednesday night, traffic will be diverted from southbound (SR-47) to westbound State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1).
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.
Attention Members:
Ports America has notified Local 63 about road work and terminal entrance temporary closure taking place on the evening of Friday, October 31:
“The Port will be performing road work at the Knoll St. entrance from Friday, October 31st at 7:00 Pm through Monday, November 3rd at 6:00 Am. The back entrance will be closed during the road work.
Please advise Labor to use the main entrance on John S Gibson Blvd during this time.”
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Attention Members:
Please see upcoming Vincent Thomas Bridge planned closure and traffic diversion dates starting on Monday, October 20.
The bridge will be fully closed in both directions between Ferry Street and Harbor Boulevard from 10:15 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. on the following dates:
Additionally, the northbound State Route 47 (SR-47) on-ramp at Harbor Boulevard and the southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will be closed during the bridge closures.
Traffic will be diverted from northbound Interstate 110 (I-110) to eastbound State Route 1/Pacific Coast Highway (SR-1), and southbound SR-47 to westbound SR-1.
For more details, see the press release:
UPDATE: Full Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge for Structural Inspection
Attention Members:
Please read the Locals 13-63-94 Call for Action urging Governor Newsom to support California Senate Bill (SB) 34 to protect union jobs in the port against over-reaching environmental regulations and stopping the use of public funds to fund more port automation.
Download the Locals’ Tri Party Bulletin #01-2025 here to see how you can help!
Attention Members:
Please see upcoming ILWU Credit Union retirement seminars.
Attention Members:
Please see this CalTrans press release re upcoming Vincent Thomas Bridge overnight lane and full road closures for repairs beginning on August 27.
