Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement and Raising Proposal

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The project involves replacing the road deck of the Vincent Thomas Bridge and a previously proposed plan to raise the bridge by about 26 feet to accommodate larger container ships. The raising proposal was nixed due to complications with timing and funding, leading to discussions about possibly building a new bridge instead. The deck replacement project is scheduled to begin in January 2026 with a full bridge closure for more than a year and reopening tentatively in early 2028.