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ConstructionDrive features Vincent Thomas Bridge Project

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

The Skanska CEC JV Vincent Thomas Bridge Project featured on ConstructionDrive.

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Skanska and CEC JV to Modernize and Reinforce Vincent Thomas Bridge for $534M in Los Angeles, CA

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 +0000

Skanska and CEC JV to Modernize and Reinforce Vincent Thomas Bridge for $534M in Los Angeles, CA

Los Angeles, CA – (February 11, 2026) – Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, today announced it has secured the Vincent Thomas Bridge Deck Replacement Project contract for $534 million from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) in Los Angeles, CA, through a joint venture with California Engineering Contractors (CEC).

The three-year project will involve a phased deck replacement on the iconic Vincent Thomas Bridge. The bridge will be closed for sixteen months along this portion of State Route 47, a vital freight and commuter corridor serving the Port of Los Angeles.

The Vincent Thomas Bridge spans the main channel of the Los Angeles Harbor, serving as a critical freight and commuter corridor for the Port of Los Angeles and the South Bay region. The modernization effort will replace the aging bridge deck with durable precast, prestressed concrete deck panels, which are engineered for extended service life, improved load capacity, and resilience against harsh marine conditions such as saltwater spray and corrosive coastal winds.

“Delivering this critical infrastructure allows us to apply advanced engineering solutions that improve safety for the traveling public, modernize essential bridge components, and help Caltrans maintain a vital economic corridor serving Terminal Island,” said James Bailey, executive vice president of Skanska USA Civil’s West Coast operations.

“CEC looks forward to working with our partner Skanska to successfully complete this complex project. The CMGC process allowed the Skanska-CEC Joint Venture to work closely with Caltrans during the preconstruction phase of the project to develop innovations and technical engineering solutions which resulted in a customized project plan that best serves the community while maintaining safety, quality and schedule during every phase of the project,” said Wahid Tadros, president of California Engineering Contractors, Inc.

The project scope includes:

Removal and replacement of the existing deck

Installation of new expansion joints and corrosion-protection systems

Integration of real-time structural health monitoring technology

Use of high-performance precast prestressed concrete deck panels (Lightweight) designed for heavy freight loads and marine exposure

Leveraging the Construction Manager/General Contractor (CMGC) delivery model, Skanska and CEC will employ precision demolition, modular deck installation, advanced scheduling, and environmental controls to reduce noise and air quality impacts. These strategies ensure efficient delivery while safeguarding surrounding communities and ecosystems.

Work is scheduled to begin in spring 2026 and is expected to be completed by March 2029, with the bridge reopening to traffic in the first half of 2028. The project will reinforce the bridge’s role in supporting regional mobility and economic activity for decades to come.

CEC completed pile driving operations at the Mare Island Lift Bridge & Causeway Rehabilitation Project.

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 05:00:00 +0000

CEC Self-performed the installation of new battered piles on the West Causeway approach to the Mare Island Lift bridge. Vibratory hammers supported by CEC’s barge-mounted 400T Manitowoc Ringer crane made short work of the installation of the new piles. Precision guide frames ensured that the new piles were placed precisely as specified

American River Bridge Project featured in the CalContractor Magazine!

Wed, 03 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Great article in the CalContractor Magazine about our JV project on the American River Bridge. Read the article here.

California Engineering Contractors, Inc – Mare Island Bridge Project Starts

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 04:00:00 +0000

CEC has mobilized at the worksite at Mare Island for extensive maintenance and rehabilitation of the Mare Island Causeway Lift Bridge. Our work for the City of Vallejo consists of structural repairs and repainting of the lift span and towers, plus the replacement of deteriorated piles supporting the bridge. We will also repair or replace damaged concrete on the causeway and apply a polyester concrete overlay to the deck.

Other work items include replacing joint seals, replacing damaged sidewalk panels and repairing and repainting metal railings, repairs to the fenders and lighting, and providing traffic control throughout the approximately 18-month project.

California Engineering Contractors, Inc awarded a 2024 Collaborative Award by IPI

Tue, 20 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

California Engineering Contractors, Inc and Caltrans were awarded a 2024 Collaborative Award by the IPI for fostering collaborative relationships and demonstrating a commitment to partnering on the SFOBB YBI Rehab Fire Protection System (04-1W0604) project.

The “Proof of Concept” phase of the Folsom Dam Raise Project has begun

Thu, 01 May 2025 04:00:00 +0000

After months of engineering and preparation, the “Proof of Concept” phase of the Folsom Dam Raise Project has begun. Working from a 50-foot-tall scaffold system situated on suspended platform 230 feet above the bottom of the dam, our team must prove the gate retrofit can be completed on time and with the highest quality. Only then can we begin the retrofit of the remaining gates.

California Engineering Contractors, Inc. (CEC) and Caltrans were awarded the prestigious Collaborative Project of the Year Award

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000

California Engineering Contractors, Inc. (CEC) and Caltrans were awarded the prestigious Collaborative Project of the Year Award by the International Partnering Institute (IPI) for the Old River Bridge Mechanical and Electrical Rehabilitation project. The team was recognized for implementing IPI’s best practices and for fostering high-trust and collaborative relationships on the project.

California Engineering Contractors, Inc. (CEC) completed all phases of construction on the Port of Oakland's Middle Harbor Berths (55-59) upgrade proj

Sat, 01 Mar 2025 05:00:00 +0000

California Engineering Contractors, Inc. (CEC) is excited to announce that it recently completed all phases of construction on the Port of Oakland's Middle Harbor Berths (55-59) upgrade project which successfully increased the mooring capacity from vessels with 18,000 containers to now being able to accommodate vessels carrying 24,000 containers (Twenty Foot Equivalents). The work on this project consisted of furnishing and installing marine bollards and fenders, including removal and disposal of existing bollards and fenders (circa 2000), installing wharf strengthening bracing beams, installing ninety-eight 200-Ton and 300-Ton bollards, and ninety-two new cone type composite fenders. CEC would like to especially thank its partners at the Port of Oakland and at Shibata Fender Team for their help in making this project such a success.

American River Constructors (a CEC and Granite Joint Venture) recently completed a tremie pour for scour protection of a pier in the American River

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Very early in the morning, American River Constructors (a CEC and Granite Joint Venture) recently completed a tremie pour for scour protection of a pier in the American River. This was the final underwater concrete pour of three piers. Placing the concrete, underwater, within the cofferdam, expands the pier foundations and protects them from high water flows during flooding on the American River. As the concrete is pumped in, an equal amount of water within the cofferdam is pumped out to be stored on-site and treated before being safely disposed of. Two large concrete pumps were used; one on land, feeding a second pumper truck on the barge, allowing the continuous flow of concrete from a series of trucks at the riverbank. CEC’s scheduling expertise and extensive marine equipment and experience ensured the smooth completion of this complex operation.