Nightly Partial Lane Closures for emergency barrier repairs on Eastbound and Westbound I-80 Freeway in San Francisco Monday, September 16 starting at 10:00 PM

Published: Sep 13, 2024

(Motorists are encouraged to use Caltrans Quickmap)

San Francisco - Caltrans is scheduling overnight closures of two lanes on Interstate 80 (I-80) beginning Monday, September 16 at 10:00 PM to allow crews to make emergency barrier repairs. One lane will remain open while the work is taking place. The emergency repairs are necessary to replace damaged concrete barrier and tubular railing on connectors due to vehicle collisions over the years. The repairs include removing and rebuilding sections of the barrier structures. During the closure window, motorists may experience significant traffic delays. Motorist should use an alternate route, listed below.

This month's repairs are the first of many other needed repairs requiring lane closures on the Central freeway through October. The first repairs in October is scheduled for October 4, where a 55-hour weekend full closure will be required on US-101 Central Freeway to complete barrier repairs. SF motorist should expect delays. Caltrans will keep the public apprised of additional scheduled closures on its website and social platforms. Read more about current and future San Francisco County freeway repairs and repair work schedules at San Francisco Freeway & Road Rehabilitation | Caltrans.

EB/WB I-80 Project Location Map

Night Lane Closure Details:

• Starting the week of September 16, two eastbound and two westbound lanes of I-80 will close from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM, with crews focusing on one direction at a time for overnight work.
• All lanes will re-open at 6 AM.
• Motorists will have continuous use of one lane.
• Motorists may experience significant traffic delays.

Alternate Routes:

Motorists traveling from northbound US-101 to eastbound I-80, going to the Bay Bridge should take:

• I-280 to King St.
• Turn left onto 2^nd St. and take the Bryant St. on ramp. Or continue and take the Harrison St. on ramp. Motorist can also make a left from King St. and a left at 2^nd St. to reach the Bryant St. on ramp.

Motorists traveling westbound I-80 from the Bay Bridge to southbound I-280:

• Take the 5^th St.^. and Harrison off ramp, make a left onto 6th St., and continue to reach southbound I-280 on ramp.

Motorists traveling westbound I-80 from the Bay Bridge to southbound US-101:

• Take the 5^th St. and Harrison off ramp and continue to Harrison to 9^th St., to the southbound US-101 on ramp.

Caltrans thanks pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists for your patience as we work to repair freeway barriers. Every effort will be made to minimize inconvenience to the traveling public.

Traffic Control Measures:

Changeable messages and directional signs will be in place to assist motorists traveling in the area. During the closures, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) will be at the sites. Please drive with caution. Slow for the Cone Zone and Be Work Zone Alert. Caltrans thanks motorists for their patience while we work to maintain our state's highways, bridges, and tunnels.

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