May
5

CHP Traffic Break Activity Beginning at 10:15 pm on Wednesday, May 6 – Vincent Thomas Bridge Survey Work

Date: May 5, 2026 District: 7, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Contact: Diana Jimenez

TRAFFIC ALERT: Overnight Traffic Breaks on Eastbound Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro
SAN PEDRO —Caltrans (District 7), in collaboration with the California Highway Patrol (CHP), will conduct traffic breaks at the beginning of the eastbound Vincent Thomas Bridge (State Route 47) in San Pedro for survey work. Traffic breaks will occur for approximately five minutes, twice each hour, from 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday, May 6. CHP officers will slow traffic at the following locations: Channel Street on-ramp to eastbound State Route 47 (SR-47) Northbound Interstate 110 (I-110) near N. Gaffey Street to eastbound SR-47Connector from southbound I-110 to eastbound SR-47 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.

May
5

May 5, 2026 – North Bound 110 Closed at Channel St

Attention Members:

As of 10:45 a.m., the Northbound 110 freeway is closed at Channel Street. The Southbound 110 lanes are open. More updates will be posted.

Apr
30

Vincent Thomas Bridge Overnight Closures – Starting Sunday Night May 3

Daytime and Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro Daytime work to occur on Saturday, May 2 for maintenance work

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, May 3. Closures will occur Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. Additionally, the right-hand lane of eastbound SR-47 at the Vincent Thomas Bridge will be closed from Harbor Boulevard to Ferry Street on Saturday, May 2, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for maintenance operations. The southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will also be closed during the overnight closures. Initial construction activities include the installation of an under-deck shield and working platform, as well as staircases for crews to access the bridge deck from multiple locations, ahead of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026. Overnight closures in the eastbound direction will begin at a later date. Caltrans will provide advance notification before they are implemented. The overnight closure work is expected to continue through summer 2026, with occasional overnight closures occurring in the fall. Daytime construction activities will not require bridge closures. 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) 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.

Apr
28

Vincent Thomas Bridge Update

Daytime and Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro Daytime work to occur on Saturday, April 25 for maintenance work

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, April 26. Closures will occur Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. Additionally, the right-hand lane of westbound SR-47 at the Vincent Thomas Bridge will be closed from Ferry Street to Harbor Boulevard on Saturday, April 25, from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. for maintenance operations. The southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will also be closed during the overnight closures. Initial construction activities include the installation of an under-deck shield and working platform, as well as staircases for crews to access the bridge deck from multiple locations, ahead of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026. Overnight closures in the eastbound direction will begin at a later date. Caltrans will provide advance notification before they are implemented. The overnight closure work is expected to continue through summer 2026, with occasional overnight closures occurring in the fall. Daytime construction activities will not require bridge closures. 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) 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.

Apr
16

Port of LA – Notice of overnight Westbound Vincent Thomas Bridge SR-47 Closures starting on Sunday night, April 19.

Date: April 16, 2026

Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro

Closures will affect the westbound direction of the bridge

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, April 19. Closures will occur between 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m., Sunday nights through Friday mornings.

Additionally, the southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will be closed during these overnight closures. Initial construction activities include the installation of an under-deck shield and working platform, as well as staircases for crews to access the bridge deck from multiple locations, ahead of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026.

Overnight closures in the eastbound direction will begin at a later date. Caltrans will provide advance notification before they are implemented. The overnight closure work is expected to continue through summer 2026, with occasional overnight closures occurring in the fall. Daytime construction activities will not require bridge closures.

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)

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.

Map showing the detour route for westbound overnight closures

Apr
9

Date: April 9, 2026 District: 7, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Contact: Nathan Bass Overnight Closures of Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro Closures will affect the westbound direction of the bridge 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, April 12. Closures will occur Sunday night through Friday morning, from 10:45 p.m. to 6:45 a.m. Additionally, the southbound SR-47 on-ramp at Ferry Street will be closed during these overnight closures. Initial construction activities include the installation of an under-deck shield and working platform, as well as staircases for crews to access the bridge deck from multiple locations, ahead of the full bridge closure scheduled for November 1, 2026. Overnight closures in the eastbound direction will begin at a later date. Caltrans will provide advance notification before they are implemented. The overnight closure work is expected to continue through summer 2026, with occasional overnight closures occurring in the fall. Daytime construction activities will not require bridge closures. 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) 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.
Map showing the detour route for westbound overnight closures below.

Apr
8

Propeller Club Scholarships Announcement

The Propeller Club Los Angeles/ Long Beach 2026 Scholarship Application is Now Open! APPLY TODAY!

The Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach is offering scholarships ranging from $250 to $1,000 for graduating high school seniors. In 2019, the Board of Governors established two $1,000 scholarships in memory of David Arian and Adam Birkenbach to honor their contributions. In 2025, the Board introduced an additional scholarship in honor of John Ochs, continuing the club’s commitment to supporting students and honoring outstanding individuals in the maritime community. In 2026, the Board further expanded its commitment to supporting future maritime leaders by establishing the Monika Wegener Memorial Scholarship, honoring her extraordinary legacy and decades of service to the Propeller Club and the broader maritime community. This scholarship is open to high school seniors currently residing in and/or attending schools located in the cities of Long Beach, Lakewood, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City or Carson and demonstrating deserving academic records, outstanding citizenship and school and community service. The recipients of these awards will be announced during Annual Harbor Cruise and Scholarship Award Ceremony on August 6, 2026. Application Requirements Are: 500-word essay on a selected essay question List of your most important school activities, community service, and work experience Unofficial high school transcripts Two letters of reference; one from a teacher or counselor and one from an adult who is familiar with your schoolwork and activities Click here to complete the scholarship application. The deadline to complete the Scholarship application is Friday, May 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM PDT. Recipients will be notified by June 8, 2026. If you have any questions regarding this, please email jenn@propellerclublalb.org.

DONATE TO THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND TODAY! Help us empower the next generation! The Propeller Club of Los Angeles-Long Beach is dedicated to supporting ambitious high school seniors in Long Beach, Lakewood, San Pedro, Wilmington, Harbor City, and Carson through our scholarship program. Your generous donation will provide deserving students with the financial support they need to pursue their educational dreams. CLICK HERE TO DONATE

Apr
2

Attention Members: Vincent Thomas Bridge Closures Info

Date: April 2, 2026 District: 7, Los Angeles and Ventura Counties Contact: Diana Jimenez

ILWU Local 63