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Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement

The Gerald Desmond Bridge is a vital link in the nation's trade system and a major commuter corridor. But the bridge, built in the 1960s, was not designed to handle today's traffic volumes and is deteriorating.

A nearly $1 billion replacement project will ensure the safety of commuters and truck drivers and protect Southern California's important role as a major trading hub. Construction is expected to last five years and generate, on average, 4,000 jobs per year.

Bridge Project Request for Qualifications Expected in November

News ImageThe Port of Long Beach plans to release the Request for Qualifications for the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement Project using the design-build delivery method in early November 2010 instead of September 2010. Please see this letter regarding the matter, from Doug Thiessen, Managing Director of Engineering.


Bridge Contractors/Industry Workshop Webcast

News ImageThe Port of Long Beach recently hosted a workshop for contractors and other industry members on the process of designing and building the replacement for the Gerald Desmond Bridge. See the flierPowerPoint presentation. and list of attendees. An archived webcast of the meeting is available here. Questions regarding the design-build process should go to GDBridge@polb.com.
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Harbor Commission Approves New Bridge Project

News ImageThe Long Beach Board of Harbor Commissioners voted unanimously Aug. 9 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. See the informational videofact sheet, PowerPoint presentation and the Q&A.
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Watch Video Presentation
Watch a video presentation on the Gerald Desmond Bridge Replacement project on the Port's YouTube Channel.
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