Yusen Terminals Customer Advisory:

Vincent Thomas Bridge Update

With the upcoming bridge closure, YTI will begin providing customer advisories to keep you informed about the bridge project timeline and the status of closure impacts, along with the actions being taken to support safe and efficient access to the terminal.

Bridge Deck Replacement Project

The bridge will be fully closed
November 7th 2026 - March 2028.

Westbound reroute map: take the 710 south, then head west across Terminal Island to Yusen Terminals

Reroute Options

Traffic from Westbound should take the 710 south and continue west across Terminal Island to the terminal. Follow posted detour signs and allow extra time during peak hours.

What Drivers Should Know

  • Detours: Traffic will be detoured primarily along Interstates 710 and 110, State Route 103, and Harry Bridges Boulevard.
  • Traffic control: Officers will be at 18 key intersections to monitor and manually direct traffic flow.
  • Enforcement: Local police will expand commercial trucking enforcement.
  • Road upgrades: Caltrans has resurfaced and striped detour roads, installed traffic cameras, and placed temporary traffic signals.
  • Plan ahead: Review your route and allow extra time.

Target Reopening: Early March 2028

Traffic Management Plan

Infrastructure

Local road improvements on detour routes include resurfacing, striping, installing traffic cameras, and placing temporary signals.

Control & Enforcement:

Traffic control officers will monitor and manually facilitate traffic flow at 18 key intersections, while local police expand commercial truck enforcement.

Communication:

Multi-faceted communication efforts, including the QuickMap traffic app, will help raise awareness and divert traffic.

Timeline

  1. Pre-Full Closure Construction Work
    Current Phase

    Spring/Fall 2026

    Pre-full closure construction work (such as nightly one-directional or weekend closures), installing temporary working platforms, staircases, and structural bracing, alongside regional infrastructure improvement

  2. Deck Replacement

    Fall 2026
    Winter 2027/2028

    A 16-month full bridge closure beginning November 7, 2026, to replace the concrete bridge deck, center median, railing, fencing, and signage.

  3. Open to Traffic

    Target Date:
    Winter 2027/2028

    Bridge reopening to traffic in early 2028.

  4. Post-Full Construction Work

    Winter 2027/2028
    Winter 2028/2029

    Following the bridge's reopening to traffic in early 2028, temporary features will be removed, and new seismic sensors and utilities will be installed. Project completion is targeted for Winter 2028/2029.

Yusen Terminals team thanks you for your patience and understanding during construction.