Repair of large pothole on I-580 near Tracy stretches to second day
Crews are still working Friday to repair a large pothole that appeared on westbound Interstate 580 early Thursday morning.
The pothole opened up on the right #2 lane east of Mountain House.
Exactly what caused the pothole is unclear, but traffic has been significantly impacted by the problem.
Traffic alert
— CHP Tracy (@CHPTracy) June 12, 2025
WB 580 East of mountain House, #2 Lane will be closed due to large pot hole ...unknown ETO. Expect heavy traffic in the area, use alternate routes. pic.twitter.com/2B5JTQkAAf
Caltrans is warning drivers that the #2 will remain closed from East Midway Overhead to Patterson Pass Road as crews try to repair the pothole. The road is expected to be closed until 8 p.m. Friday.
Drivers are being urged to detour around the pothole for the time being using Interstate 205.