Golden Gate Bridge approved for $1 billion seismic retrofit work

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.