Tower Bridge Construction Starts Monday, Lanes Will Be Closed Until July

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - Construction on the Tower Bridge starts Monday, May 28 and will last until mid-July. The Tower Bridge will completely close for a number of days during the construction project.

Caltrans will inspect and replace parts of the lifting mechanism of the Tower Bridge- which connects Old Sacramento to West Sacramento.

One lane will close in each direction during the day (9 am-4 pm):

• May 28-July 17
• July 20-July 22
• July 24-July 27

SEE: Sea Lions In Sacramento River Using Tower Bridge As Shelter

The Tower Bridge will completely close during the day (9 am-4 pm):

• July 18-July 19
• July 23

The Tower Bridge will completely close at night:

• June 11-June 15 (11:30 pm-6 am)
• June 30-July 1 (11:30 pm-6:30 am)

During full closures drivers will be detoured to US 50. Pedestrians will be detoured to the I Street Bridge.

The Tower Bridge opened in 1935. It is 737 feet long.