San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge approved for $1 billion seismic retrofit work

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Wednesday, October 29, 2025 10:38PM

Golden Gate Bridge approved for $1B seismic retrofit work

After decades of planning, a $1 billion project is moving forward to reinforce San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge for major earthquakes.

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) — After decades of planning, a project is moving forward to reinforce San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge for major earthquakes.

The Highway and Transportation District voted Friday to authorize the $1 billion project.

This four-phase seismic retrofit is expected to take 11 years to complete.

Now that the contract has been approved, construction is expected to start in 2026.

San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge approved for $1 billion seismic retrofit work