7th Street Bridge Closed

Starting Monday night, the 7th Street connector bridge will be closed. The bridge that connects the northbound San Diego (405) freeway and westbound Garden Grove (22) freeway will be closed for a year beginning tonight. Upgrades to the bridge are intended to provide easier transition from one freeway to the other.



Photo from Long Beach Post



The biggest upgrade would be the connecting of carpool lanes between the 405 freeway and the 22 freeway along with the San Gabriel River (605) freeway. This is part of the West County Connectors Project, which is lead by the Orange County Transportation Authority and Caltrans.

The project would effect those living in Garden Grove, Long Beach, Rossmoor, Westminister, Seal Beach, and Los Alamitos. The total cost of the project is estimated at $277 million. This project does effect the student body at Cal State Long Beach and students as well as faculty will have to adjust.

Some students stated that they would have to improvise thier route to school beacuse they use that bridge to get on campus. Not only will the bridge be closed, but heavy traffic could be expected on detours provided. Teachers, don't be suprised when your student walks in and says, "I'm late beacuse of traffic, the bridge was closed and traffic was horrible." The OCTA has provided materials that show different detours.

For detour information you can visit:
http://www.octa.net/westcounty
http://www.facebook.com/WCCProjectInfo

Or call: (800) 724-0353