Joy.Contreras@longbeach.gov
Community Information Officer
Department of Public Works
*Updated* The below was updated on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023, at 2 p.m. to reflect the new time of the community meeting, noon to 2 p.m. (previously 10 a.m. to noon).
Long Beach, CA – The City of Long Beach is hosting an in-person community meeting to provide a comprehensive overview of the Shoemaker Bridge Replacement Project. The meeting will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9, 2023, from noon to 2 p.m. at the Jenny Oropeza Community Center at Cesar Chavez Park (401 Golden Ave.).
The Shoemaker Bridge Replacement Project aims to improve existing traffic safety and operations, increase multi-modal connectivity within the project limits and surrounding area, enhance safety elements by providing bicycle, pedestrian and streetscape improvements on major thoroughfares, and address non-standard features and bridge design to enhance structural integrity. In addition, the proposed bridge project is one of several projects to prepare the City of Long Beach for the LA2028 Olympics Games.
Notable project updates will be shared during the community meeting such as the proposed bridge design, project funding and estimated construction timeline. Event participants will also learn about other substantiative projects in the area such as Shoreline Drive Realignment and the Long Beach Municipal Urban Stormwater Treatment (LB-MUST). Residents can expect a brief presentation at the beginning of the event with an open house style to follow. Community members can share feedback and engage with the City project team. Interpretation services will be available in Spanish, Khmer and Tagalog. Children are welcome to attend, and light refreshments will be provided.
For additional questions, email contactLBPW@longbeach.gov with the subject line “Shoemaker Bridge Replacement Project."
Media inquiries may be directed to Joy Contreras, Community Relations Officer, Public Works Department, at Joy.Contreras@longbeach.gov.