Traffic & Transit
UPDATED: Fallen Tree Blocks Multiple Lanes On Bay Bridge
CHP officers, the San Francisco Fire Department and Caltrans crews responded and were working to clear the roadway.
SAN FRANCISCO — A large tree fell and was blocking multiple westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge at the Treasure Island tunnel on Tuesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol.
***TRAFFIC ALERT*** I-80 w/b (SF-Oakland Bay Bridge) @ Treasure Island tunnel, a large tree has fallen & is currently blocking the 3 right lanes. CHP on-scene & Caltrans crews en route to assist in clearing the roadway. If possible, please avoid area & expect delays. pic.twitter.com/BoObUiQQc2
— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) February 21, 2023
The downed tree was reported around 3:15 p.m. and was blocking three right westbound lanes, according to a CHP incident log.
CHP officers and Caltrans crews responded and were working to clear the roadway. San Francisco Fire Department was also on-scene and assisting in the removal of the fallen tree.
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Lanes one through four were reopened at 4:15 p.m. Lane 5 remains closed but should reopen around 9 p.m., CHP said.
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