The Port of Los Angeles, CalSTA, and Caltrans have formed a collaboration.

The Port of Los Angeles, along with CalSTA and Caltrans, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore long-term options for replacing or modifying the Vincent Thomas Bridge, a vital transportation link in California. This planning initiative aims to enhance safety, sustainability, and freight mobility while supporting job creation and maintaining the port's competitiveness in global trade. The Port will invest $5 million for preliminary studies, and the partnership seeks to address current limitations, such as the bridge's height, to accommodate larger, more efficient vessels and improve operations in alignment with sustainability goals.