A project to make the Golden Gate Bridge more earthquake resilient begins in January, and will continue for 10 years.
Breakdown
- A 10-year seismic retrofit project will begin to enhance the Golden Gate Bridge's earthquake resilience.
- The bridge is currently safe, but could become inoperable after a major earthquake without further upgrades. 40s
- Most remaining work will focus on the suspension span and expansion joints to prevent roadway misalignment. 1m 26s
- There are no convenient alternate routes if the bridge is closed, making its continued operation critical. 2m 30s
- Drivers can expect overnight lane closures, similar to previous construction, for several years. 3m 5s