All Bay Bridge lanes open after CHP detain person who was on bridge

Both directions of Bay Bridge traffic affected after man climbs on bridge

The Bay Bridge, west of Treasure Island, experienced several closures during the Wednesday evening commute.

The number 1 and 2 lanes on eastbound I-80, just west of Treasure Island, were initially closed around 3:40 p.m. for a police incident, according to the California Highway Patrol. 

At 4 p.m., Caltrans issued an alert saying all eastbound lanes on the Bay Bridge were closed; shortly after, lanes 2 through 4 were opened, with the number 1 and 5 lanes closed down.

The number 1 lane on eastbound I-80 was eventually opened at 4:45 p.m., but the number 5 lane stayed closed after the person who was on the Bay Bridge moved up to the westbound lanes. 

Around 5:15 p.m., the number 1 lane on westbound I-80 was closed, CHP said.  And all eastbound lanes were open.

CHP San Francisco, the San Francisco Fire Department and Caltrans were at the scene. According to the CHP, negotiators were talking to someone on the Bay Bridge who appeared to be in distress.

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