Injury Accident Snarls Eastbound Traffic on Richmond San Rafael Bridge
RICHMOND (CBS SF) -- An injury collision midspan on the Richmond San Rafael Bridge has blocked eastbound lanes of I-580 Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
CHP issued a severe traffic alert at around 3:18 p.m. when the collision initially blocked all eastbound lanes on the bridge.
Traffic Collision With Injuries on Eastbound I-580 at Richmond San Rafael Bridge Mid-Span in Richmond. All Lanes Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLsl4h
— 511 SF Bay (@511SFBay) February 4, 2022
A later update indicated that the left lanes had reopened to traffic, but KCBS reported that the right lanes would remain closed indefinitely.
Traffic was backed up before San Quentin.
#RichmondSanRafaelBridge#I580 Eastbound past Midspan the 2 right lanes are blocked until further notice. Traffic is jammed from before #SanQuentin. As an alternate use #Highway37. #SpecialTrafficAdvisory#SanRafael #Richmond#KCBSTraffic ????: #Caltrans pic.twitter.com/aJGk2dfhd8
— KCBS Radio - The Traffic Leader (@KCBSAMFMTraffic) February 4, 2022
According to CHP, all lanes were reopened by 4:38 p.m. Drivers should expect residual delays.
UPDATE: Residual Delays on Eastbound I-580 at Richmond San Rafael Bridge Mid-Span in Richmond. All Lanes Open.
— 511 SF Bay (@511SFBay) February 5, 2022