Golden Gate Bridge gets major seismic makeover to withstand powerful earthquakes

THE TAKEAWAY

• The Golden Gate Bridge is undergoing its final major seismic retrofit phase.
• The billion-dollar project is designed to limit earthquake damage and help keep the bridge operational for emergency response.
• The retrofit is being designed to withstand a magnitude 8.3 earthquake centered on the San Andreas Fault.

GOLDEN GATE, Calif. – The Golden Gate Bridge is preparing for the “Big One” as crews begin a billion-dollar seismic upgrade designed to limit damage and help keep the iconic crossing operational in the aftermath of a major earthquake…