San Gabriel River Bridge Widen & Upgrade

The California Department of Transportation is undertaking a bridge widening and safety upgrade project on PCH-1 over the San Gabriel River in Long Beach, California, authorized under Fish and Game Code Section 1602 through Lake and Streambed Alteration Agreement EPIMS-LAN-44854-R5 issued by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. The project involves extending bridge abutments on both sides of the river and installing twelve new in-channel support piles using impact pile driving, along with ten additional foundation piles to support the expanded structure. All piles include permanent smooth steel casings, with diameters ranging from 24 to 60 inches. The existing bridge railing will be replaced with a Type 80SW concrete barrier to meet current safety standards. To minimize environmental impact, triple-ring bubble and turbidity curtains will be deployed around the construction zone to attenuate underwater noise and deter wildlife from entering the work area. The work is subject to compliance with the Mitigated Negative Declaration and a Mitigation Reporting or Monitoring Plan, ensuring adherence to CEQA regulations and environmental protection measures. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife maintains regulatory oversight, while Caltrans, District 7 - Los Angeles, is the lead agency responsible for execution. The project site is clearly defined as the San Gabriel River Bridge on PCH-1 in Long Beach, California, with all construction and environmental mitigation activities focused at this location. No formal contract value, pricing details, or payment terms have been disclosed in the available documentation, nor are there specified delivery schedules, invoicing methods, or accounting codes. Contract administration responsibilities are coordinated between Caltrans and CDFW, with Karl Price of Caltrans serving as the primary point of contact for environmental planning and Mackenzie Rich of CDFW as the senior environmental scientist overseeing compliance. While the project has received environmental approval with a signing date of November 7, 2025, and was publicly forecasted on November 19, 2025, no formal solicitation number, contract type, or procurement evaluation criteria are identified. The project is classified as a forecast and is not yet an awarded contract with defined terms, deliverables, or contractor-specific certifications. Technical specifications, environmental mitigation protocols, and regulatory approvals are the primary focus of the available information, with no details on packaging, marking, inspection protocols beyond compliance with CEQA, or offeror representations.