Caltrans to Host Second Public Meeting for Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project Draft Environmental Document

The California Department of Transportation or Caltrans will host a second public meeting for the Vincent Thomas Bridge or State Route 47 deck replacement project’s Draft Environmental Impact Report and Environmental Assessment or Draft EIR/EA, which includes results from technical and environmental studies, staff recommendations, and construction staging options, among other information and data.

The in-person public hearing will be held

Time: 6 to 8 p.m., May 30

Details: https://virtualeventroom.com/caltrans/vtb 

Venue: Wilmington Recreation Center, 325 N. Neptune Ave., Wilmington

The DEIR was released on April 16, and the public comment period will last 90 days, ending on July 15. The DEIR can be found online by visiting the “Details” link above or in person at the following locations:

•       Billie Jean King Main Library: 200 W Broadway, Long Beach
•       San Pedro Branch Library: 931 S Gaffey St, San Pedro
•       Wilmington Branch Library: 1300 N Avalon Blvd, Wilmington
•       Los Angeles Harbor College Library: 1111 Figueroa Pl, Wilmington
•       Harbor City – Harbor Gateway Branch Library: 24000 S Western Ave, Harbor City
•       Carson Library: 151 E Carson St, Carson

In addition, Caltrans welcomes public input at any time, regardless of whether the public comment period is open. However, public comments received after July 15, will not be included as a public record in the final environmental impact report.

The purpose of the bridge deck replacement project is to preserve the bridge’s structural integrity and to enhance its overall safety. Construction, which is anticipated to begin in late 2025, will impact travel along State Route 47 (SR 47) and on nearby local and state roadways.

This public feedback opportunity is part of the project’s environmental phase, determines a project’s potential environmental and community impacts. Public feedback gathered during this 90-day comment period will be evaluated by Caltrans staff to help inform staff decisions and recommendations for construction staging and detour routes, among other project operations.

Alternatively, anyone interested in submitting a public comment may do so at any time via:

• Email. Please send written comments to caltransvtb@virtualeventroom.net.
• The project website. An interactive virtual meeting room with project information and a comment submittal form will be available. Visit the project website at virtualeventroom.com/caltrans/vtb/.
• Mail. Letters should be addressed to:

Jason Roach, Senior Environmental Planner

Division of Environmental Planning (Project EA 07-39020)

California Department of Transportation, District 7

100 S. Main Street, MS 16A

Los Angeles, CA 90012

Submit public comments no later than July 15, 2024.

Spanish interpretation will be made available at each public hearing. Individuals who require special accommodation (American Sign Language interpreter, accessible seating, documentation in alternate formats, etc.) are requested to contact Caltrans District 7, Alex Brown at 213-310-2590 at least seven days prior to the scheduled public hearings. TDD users may contact the California Relay Service TTY line at 711.