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The closure of the Vincent Thomas Bridge is adding time to commutes and forcing drivers to seek alternate routes as a major reconstruction project gets underway. The more than 60-year-old bridge, which connects San Pedro and Long Beach, closed over the weekend and is expected to remain shut down for the next 16 months.