The Port of Long Beach announced that the northbound 710 Freeway, Shoemaker Bridge and the southbound 710 Freeway will be closed for three consecutive weekends in September 2026. The closures are intended to permit crews to demolish the ramps that link Shoemaker Bridge to the North Harbor area.
During each of the three weekend periods, traffic traveling north on the 710 Freeway will be unable to use the designated segment, and the bridge crossing will be inaccessible. The southbound lanes of the 710 will also be shut down while ramp demolition work proceeds. The Port specified that the schedule spans three weekends in September, allowing the demolition activities to be completed without disrupting weekday traffic.
The ramp removal is part of a broader effort to reconfigure the connection between Shoemaker Bridge and the North Harbor industrial zone. By taking the bridge ramps out of service, the Port aims to clear the area for future infrastructure projects and improve long‑term traffic flow. The planned weekend work windows are designed to minimize impact on daily commuters and freight movements that rely on the 710 corridor.
Motorists and commercial operators are advised to anticipate the closures and consider alternate routes during the specified weekends. The Port of Long Beach will coordinate with local transportation agencies to manage detours and ensure safety for both workers and the traveling public throughout the demolition period.
The announcement marks the first set of scheduled closures for the 710 corridor this year, and the Port expects the work to be completed within the three‑weekend timeframe, after which the affected sections of the freeway and bridge will reopen to traffic.