Transit disruptions: I-80 + I-580 + Bay Bridge + new 19th Ave closures + BART delays
Key Questions
What major highway closures are affecting Bay Area travel?
Ongoing closures include sections of I-80, I-580, US-101, and a full closure of SR-4 from Tracy Blvd to the Old River Bridge. Additional lane closures on the Bay Bridge are scheduled May 26-30 for maintenance.
Is the Bay Bridge fully closed this weekend?
Yes, the Bay Bridge has a major full weekend closure in place. Drivers should plan alternate routes as the closure impacts travel into San Francisco.
Why is 19th Avenue closed in San Francisco?
Caltrans is performing the final weekend repaving closure between Sloat Boulevard and Holloway Avenue over Memorial Day weekend. This closure is expected to be the most impactful of the project.
What caused the deadly incident at the Bay Bridge toll plaza?
A fatal motorcycle crash occurred Thursday morning at the toll plaza, shutting down lanes and delaying the morning commute for hours.
Are BART riders experiencing delays?
Yes, BART is reporting delays including a 20-minute delay on the Berryessa Line, with recovery ongoing from earlier issues. Service alerts also note impacts on other lines.
What is happening with the Clipper card system?
A Clipper glitch disrupted BART fare payments at ticket machines during the morning commute. Earlier outages affected Bay Area transit but the system has since been restored in some reports.
Which other roads have full or partial closures?
Besides the Bay Bridge and 19th Avenue, southbound US-101 in San Jose was shut down by an overturned tanker, adding to widespread disruptions.
When will the 19th Avenue repaving project end?
The final weekend closure over Memorial Day weekend marks the end of the major repaving work on Highway 1 (19th Avenue). Travelers should expect the heaviest impacts during this period.
Ongoing I-80/I-580/US-101/SR-4 closures, full Bay Bridge weekend closure, fatal toll plaza motorcycle crash. Final SF 19th Ave repaving closure over Memorial Day adds to disruptions. BART delays and Clipper issues persist.