San Francisco Bayshore freeway closure could mean ‘Carmageddon’
San Francisco Chronicle • • nation
Key Points:
- Caltrans will close the eastbound Interstate 80 Bayshore Freeway between 17th and Fourth streets, along with ramps to U.S. 101, from 11 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Monday for major viaduct repairs.
- Drivers from the South Bay heading to the Bay Bridge must exit at Vermont Street, navigate through Potrero Hill and SoMa, and re-enter the freeway at Fifth Street, causing significant traffic delays.
- The repairs involve replacing a joint across the freeway deck and using quick-curing polyester concrete to minimize disruption, described by Caltrans as "major rehabilitation."
- Commuters are strongly encouraged to use public transportation, such as the N-Judah train, SamTrans buses, or BART, to avoid severe traffic congestion during the closure.
- The expected traffic congestion could rival major San Francisco events, prompting officials to warn of a potential "Carmageddon" scenario over the weekend.
