All Lanes Open on Westbound I-580 to Complete Toll Gantry Installation at the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Toll Plaza

All lanes open at 8:00 a.m.

Contra Costa/Marin Counties - Caltrans completed its full closure of Interstate 580 (I-580) for toll gantry installation as part of the Open Road Tolling Project in the city of Richmond. All lanes were open at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 15, 30 minutes ahead of schedule.

In addition to Construction operations, the following operations also took place within in the full closure:

• Electrical work for new tolling system
• Maintenance 4 crews: painting, electrical, bridge deck rehab, fix zippertruck/barrier
  • SM&I investigations WB on Richmond Bridge

Caltrans thanks all residents, businesses and agencies that helped make this full closure successful.

After this one-night full closure of the bridge, Caltrans is scheduled to reconfigure the toll booths from left to right; Caltrans is scheduled to remove the toll booths in the winter/spring of 2027.

Please note that the Stenmark Drive on-ramp to Westbound I-580 will remain closed tentatively until Spring 2027.

Sign up for closure updates here: Richmond San Rafael Bridge Open Road Tolling Project.

Why Do We Need the Open Road Tolling (ORT) Program?

The ORT Program will replace the current, aging toll system with newer "toll gantry" technology that will be optimized to process all tolls electronically.

These days, it is not necessary for drivers to stop at toll booths to pay the toll. The ORT Program will remove the toll booths and update the roadway through the toll plaza area, improving safety and highway operations.

Benefits to the Public

• Improved traffic flow by removing stop-and-go conditions at the toll plaza.
• Enhanced safety by reducing weaving, braking, and congestion near toll areas.
• Environmental benefits, including reduced vehicle idling and lower greenhouse gas emissions.
• Encouragement of carpools and transit use through improved HOV operations.

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