San Francisco I-80 weekend closure starts tonight
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Key Points:
- San Francisco will experience severe traffic congestion this weekend due to the closure of the eastbound Interstate 80 between 17th and Fourth streets for bridge joint replacement and road repairs on the Central and Bayshore Freeway viaducts.
- The shutdown includes key connector ramps between U.S. Highway 101 and eastbound I-80, disrupting the main artery to the Bay Bridge, which carries over 270,000 vehicles daily.
- Officials warn weekend traffic could be as bad as or worse than typical weekday rush hours, compounded by large crowds expected for the Cherry Blossom Festival.
- Transit agencies like BART anticipate increased ridership and are preparing accordingly, while the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency will deploy staff to manage traffic and pedestrian safety at busy intersections.
- Drivers are advised to use designated detour routes via Ninth Street and Bryant Street or Folsom and Essex streets, with local taxi drivers planning to navigate side streets to avoid gridlock.
