The closure of northbound Interstate 680 between Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue planned for February 24-27 has been RESCHEDULED due to predicted rain.
The closure is now planned to take place starting at 10 p.m. Friday, March 3 and reopening at 5 a.m. Monday, March 6 (three nights, two days), weather permitting.
In the case of rain or unanticipated developments, the closures will be rescheduled and the public will be notified.
During the closures, crews will work around the clock to remove and replace entire sections of the freeway. The work includes repaving the freeway. The work is part of a project encompassing northbound I-680 between Sunol and San Ramon to improve the freeway to enhance safety and provide a smoother ride for motorists.
Southbound I-680 will remain open and will not be affected by the closure. California Highway Patrol officers and message signs will be on hand to guide motorists.
Detours:
- Regional detours will be activated to advise motorists coming from the South Bay to take I-880/SR-238/I-580 instead of I-680.
- For closures between the Koopman Road and Sunol Boulevard interchanges:
- 680 North Traffic: Exit I-680 at Calaveras, take Paloma Way, take Pleasanton Sunol Road and re-enter northbound I-680 at Sunol Boulevard.
- 580 East Traffic:Take eastbound SR-84 to I-580.
- For closures between the Sunol Boulevard and Bernal Avenue interchanges:
- 680 North Traffic: Exit I-680 at Calaveras, Westbound Paloma Way, Northbound Pleasanton Sunol Road, Northbound Sunol Boulevard, Westbound Bernal Avenue, Onramp to northbound I-680
- 580 East Traffic: Take eastbound SR-84 to I-580.
For more information, please visit CalTrans's website at
www.680paving.com.
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