Transit/rail/airport disruptions from equip failures, fiscal crises, BART/Caltrain/AC Transit/SFO/TSA delays, closures
Key Questions
What are the details of the US-101 overnight closures?
Caltrans has scheduled overnight lane closures on US-101 between Whipple Avenue in Redwood City and Broadway Avenue in Burlingame. These closures are part of ongoing maintenance work.
What SFMTA street closures are planned for Thursday?
SFMTA requires closures on 2nd Street between Market and Folsom Streets from noon until midnight on Thursday. This is outlined in the weekly Transit and Traffic Advisory.
When is the I-80 Eastbound closure in San Francisco?
San Francisco I-80 Eastbound will have a closure from April 17-20. Expect traffic headaches during this major Bay Area freeway weekend closure.
What caused delays at BART's Embarcadero station?
A blown insulator filled the station with smoke, causing delays; this is a recurring problem. Track equipment issues also led to additional 10-minute delays on separate occasions.
Was BART service disrupted between Coliseum and Oakland Airport?
An equipment problem on the track halted BART service between Coliseum Station and Oakland International Airport. Buses were likely used as replacements during the outage.
What is the status of SFO flight delays?
SFO and FAA delays are expected through October. Recent incidents include a cargo fire disrupting transit and widespread flight delays stranding hundreds.
When will the Stevenson Bridge be closed?
The historic Stevenson Bridge, known as the 'Graffiti Bridge' west of Davis, will close starting in May through October for rehabilitation. Solano and Yolo Counties are funding the project.
Are there risks to transit services from funding issues?
Funding cuts pose risks of service reductions for systems like BART, Caltrain, AC Transit, and others. Ongoing equipment failures and fiscal crises contribute to disruptions.
US-101 overnight closures Whipple-Redwood City-Burlingame; SFMTA Thu closures 2nd/Market-Folsom; SF I-80 EB Apr17-20; BART Embarcadero smoke delays; Coliseum-Oak buses; Green Line suspended; SFO/FAA delays thru Oct; Stevenson Bridge May-Oct; funding cuts risk reductions.