Caltrans to shut southbound I-680 between Alcosta Blvd. and I-580 connector this weekend

A serious freeway closure is coming to the East Bay this weekend.

Southbound I-680 between Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon and the I-580/I-680 connector in Pleasanton might be closed from 9 p.m. Friday to Monday morning for freeway repaving.

🚨I-680 Full Freeway Closure this Weekend🚨

Tomorrow night time, Caltrans will shut Southbound I-680 between Alcosta Blvd and the I-580/I-680 connector from 9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 20, till 4 a.m. Monday, Sept. 23, for paving work. Please plan forward and anticipate delays. pic.twitter.com/ZXtrk6dFGG

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“When the freeway reopens at 4 a.m. Monday, there might be a clean experience for motorists,” stated Caltrans spokesperson Janis Mara.

Mara stated staff will demolish the present pavement, cowl it with asphalt and rebar, after which pour concrete on high of it.

“The factor with concrete is, it lasts for many years,” Mara stated.

Caltrans says all backroads might be open to drivers within the building challenge location.

“The short-term ache of right this moment goes to be a long-term acquire for motorists,” Mara stated.

Caltrans says the complete closure this weekend will accomplish the quantity of labor that in any other case would require an estimated 40 nighttime closures.

Moreover, the far-left specific lane and left shoulder on northbound I-680 between Amador Valley Boulevard in Dublin and Alcosta Boulevard in San Ramon might be closed for work this weekend.