UPDATE: Northbound Lanes of I-880 in Oakland Reopen After Repairs Completed
OAKLAND (CBS SF) -- Emergency repairs shut down northbound lanes of Interstate 880 in Oakland for hours Tuesday before lanes finally reopened shortly after 3:45 p.m., according to authorities.
The 511.org Twitter account first posted about the closure at around 10:45 a.m. Officials estimated that lanes would reopen at 4 p.m.
CORRECTION: Emergency Road Closure on Northbound I-880 at Embarcadero Ave in Oakland. Right Lanes Closed. ETO is 4:00 PM. https://t.co/ITRwoLsl4h
— 511 SF Bay (@511SFBay) March 2, 2021
The closure meant tractor trailers would be allowed to use westbound I-580 in Oakland until lanes are reopened.
As of shortly after 3 p.m., Caltrans reported that the emergency lane closure for the two right lanes was ongoing. However, 511.org announced that all lanes had reopened as of about 3:47 p.m.
UPDATE: Residual Delays on Northbound I-880 at Oak St in Oakland. All Lanes Open.
— 511 SF Bay (@511SFBay) March 2, 2021
Drivers are advised to expect residual delays.