Caltrans crews will be continuing road repairs into Friday on Interstate 580 between North Flynn Road and Grant Line Road that will impact eastbound commute traffic.
LIVERMORE -- The afternoon and evening commute for motorists heading east on Interstate 580 through the Altamont Pass can be a regular nightly challenge and a test of one's patience.Caltrans road crews are making a major repair following a landslide that occurred several days ago that affected at least two of the eastbound lanes of Interstate 580 between North Flynn Road and Grant Line Road in unincorporated Alameda County, east of Livermore.
The lane closures are accommodating the road work on the freeway. A Caltrans spokesperson said the work will pave the way toward reopening the freeway with four lanes of traffic.Caltrans is encouraging commuters and other travelers to use the Altamont Corridor Express. ACE customer service can be reached from 4 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday at 411-7245.
Signage is in place notifying motorists of the lane closure. Motorists are advised to use alternate routes and to expect delays until the lanes are permanently reopened.: Three lanes of EB I-580 are currently closed to allow crews to continue working on storm related repairs. The work will conclude at 1:30 p.m., but the two right-hand lanes of I-580 will remain closed at least until Friday, March 24.
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