The Golden Gate Bridge is not expected to collapse in a major earthquake. But it could suffer enough damage to close for months or longer - and repairs to ensure that won't happen are slated to start ...

Although suggested as early as the late 1800s, the Golden Gate Bridge was not seriously considered until the 1920s. In 1921, Joseph Strauss was the lead architect for the bridge, with contributions ...

In 1942, two 153-ton guns similar to Battery Townsley were put into the mountain, as well as underground storage. Later, ...

A decades-long plan to reinforce the Golden Gate Bridge to withstand major earthquakes is moving into its final phase of construction. The board governing the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and ...

Following damage to the bridge during the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake, the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and Transportation District determined that the bridge needed retrofitting to maintain its ...

Phase 2, conducted in the early 2000s, seismically upgraded the Golden Gate Bridge's south side. Seismic work is now in the fourth phase, focusing on the main towers and side spans. September 22, 2025 ...

The man who died in a Golden Gate Bridge construction accident Tuesday was an experienced carpenter who joined the company retrofitting the historic structure four months ago, company officials said.

Bridge Patrol officers emphasized the effectiveness of the suicide net during the Golden Gate Bridge Highway and Transportation District's annual public safety event where several first responder ...

A decades-long plan to reinforce the Golden Gate Bridge to withstand major earthquakes is moving into its final phase of construction. The board governing the Golden Gate Bridge, Highway and ...