Caltrans Announces Nighttime Closures On Dumbarton Bridge For Repaving

NEWARK, CA — The Dumbarton Bridge will be closed eastbound for nights in October and November for repaving to create a smoother ride for motorists, Caltrans said.

"The Dumbarton Bridge on State Route 84 will be completely closed in the eastbound direction between the hours of 10 p.m. and 7 a.m. for four nights, October 31 and November 1, 2 and 3," the city of Newark said in a news release announcing the closure.

The bridge will remain open in the westbound direction as crews work to repave the eastbound lanes of the bridge that stretches between the city of Fremont in Alameda County and the city of Menlo Park in San Mateo County, connecting two Bay Area counties.

"The nighttime closures will affect motorists traveling from San Francisco, the San Mateo area and the South Bay to the East Bay," the news release said, adding that signage would be present to guide motorists.

Motorists driving to the East Bay from San Francisco and San Mateo can take the San Mateo Bridge along State Route 92 from the City of San Mateo to Hayward while those headed to Milpitas or Fremont from the South Bay can take Calaveras Boulevard, State Route 237, the city said.

"Caltrans is aware of the inconvenience and impacts the closure will cause the traveling public and thanks you for your patience as we work to enhance safety and give motorists a smoother ride on the Dumbarton Bridge," Caltrans said in a news release about the repaving project.