A series of incidents, including a multi-vehicle crash and a tractor-trailer fire, caused major traffic disruptions on the Bay Bridge in San Francisco. The crash and fire led to lane closures, delays, and backups on both the eastbound and westbound lanes, affecting commuters during rush hours and beyond.
Bay Bridge crash blocking 3 lanes and causing a backup to Treasure Island right now https://t.co/W0nibthUfI
The westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge have been backed up from Oakland to the Yerba Buena tunnel due to a morning big-rig fire. https://t.co/CkIEy3Phnw
ONGOING: Traffic Collision With Injuries on Southbound US-101 North of Blossom Hill Rd in San Jose. Left and Center Lanes Remain Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLJWsR
#BREAKING: A fatal crash and fuel spill snarls traffic on southbound Highway 101 in San Jose just as the holiday weekend getaway commute starts. https://t.co/nQmeonU8Ev https://t.co/TOezmYUV4Q
ONGOING: Tractor Trailer Fire on Westbound I-80 East of Treasure Island Rd in San Francisco. Right Lanes Remain Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLKuip
Here’s a look at the big rig fire on the Bay Bridge that has caused massive traffic delays. Several westbound lanes had to be shut down as firefighters worked to put out the blaze. This comes as AAA warns drivers this could be the busiest Memorial Day weekend in almost 20 years.… https://t.co/Dp6QwevMkl
A second incident on the Bay Bridge is impacting traffic Friday morning after a tractor trailer caught fire in the westbound direction near Treasure Island, forcing lane closures, according to CHP. https://t.co/vNdaej08Wn
ONGOING: Tractor Trailer Fire on Westbound I-80 East of Treasure Island Rd in San Francisco. Center Lanes Now Open, Right Lanes Remain Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLKuip
A burning semitrailer on SF's Bay Bridge caused a major backup on Friday morning 🎥 @SFFDPIO https://t.co/yH9dNF8AxA
Truck fire on Bay Bridge slows traffic https://t.co/LaXhgGq0MS
Burning semitrailer on SF's Bay Bridge causes major backup https://t.co/mjq0a2CK25
#UPDATE The 3 left lanes are open at #YerbaBuenaIsland just before the tunnel heading into #SanFrancisco the 2 right lanes remain closed... no estimated time when the lanes will open. Traffic is backed up into #Emeryville #Oakland Expect major delays. #Caltrans #KCBSTraffic https://t.co/7Kxqv8t05e https://t.co/Qwgz2U2EIM
UPDATE Video shows a trailer fully engulfed in flames on the #BayBridge just before the Treasure Island tunnel https://t.co/6Ex5dNkuHO https://t.co/H4OJlYsNeE
#BREAKINGNEWS Tractor-trailer fire on the westbound #BayBridge closes lanes, slowing traffic at Treasure Island https://t.co/6Ex5dNkuHO https://t.co/HyRoCR3zSp
UPDATE: Tractor Trailer Fire on Westbound I-80 East of Treasure Island Rd in San Francisco. Center Lanes Now Open, Right Lanes Remain Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLKuip
Update: WB 80 Bay Bridge truck fire appears to be out but report of burnt out 35K lbs. trailer that needs to be cleared now... fire damaged... in turnout prior to TI/YBI tunnel. Backed up thru the Toll Plaza and building to Berkeley Curve. No ETO. (9:52a) @nbcbayarea https://t.co/iJ05Dgj9Bi
Tractor Trailer Fire on Westbound I-80 East of Treasure Island Rd in San Francisco. Right and Center Lanes Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLKuip
UPDATE: Residual Delays on Eastbound I-80 at Treasure Island Rd in San Francisco. All Lanes Open.
🚨 TRAFFIC ALERT— Tracking that SIG Alert on the lower deck of the Bay Bridge. A two car crash is blocking two left lanes at Treasure Island. This is, of course, in the eastbound direction. #abc7now #BayArea #traffic https://t.co/J2DOdA8s3j
The left lane and the two right lanes are currently blocked leaving just two lanes open on the lower deck of the #BayBridge. #KCBSTraffic https://t.co/aJOPR1jyuz
Traffic Collision With Injuries on Eastbound I-80 at Treasure Island Rd in San Francisco. Right and Left Lanes Blocked. https://t.co/ITRwoLKuip
#BayBridge: Lower deck near the tunnel there is a crash blocking the two left lanes. One car involved was reportedly driving near 100mph before the crash. Expect delays for the drive between #SanFrancisco and #Oakland. #KCBSTraffic https://t.co/pFtkmpPDPf
A multi-vehicle crash during rush hour had traffic on the Bay Bridge backed up for miles. https://t.co/h12n9ihype
Multi-vehicle crash on Bay Bridge leaves 1 person injured, delays expected https://t.co/b0lH8yxmVB