A major interchange at the Port of Los Angeles is set for a US$130 million upgrade to reduce journey times, alleviate congestion and improve safety.
Led by the port and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) with contractor Skanska, work starts this month to reconfigure the junction at State Route 47/Vincent Thomas Bridge and Front Street/Harbor Boulevard in San Pedro.
“This interchange project will greatly enhance traffic safety for our communities while improving port efficiencies and traffic flow,” said Port of Los Angeles executive director Gene Seroka.
“As the nation’s largest port complex, we need to maintain and improve our infrastructure to meet that demand, including roadways.”
The interchange provides access to San Pedro, Wilmington, Terminal Island and services the West Basin Container Terminal.
The works will replace and/or modifying existing on and off ramps as well as improve kerbs, storm drains, bicycle lanes, pedestrian crossing and street lighting and furniture.
Preliminary work will begin this month and the project is expected to be completed by 2026.
