California Department of Transportation

06/17/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/17/2025 17:25

Steel Weld Inspection & Plate Repairs Continue on Carquinez and Benicia Bridges – Extended Closures Scheduled Through Late 2025

Steel Weld Inspection & Plate Repairs Continue on Carquinez and Benicia Bridges - Extended Closures Scheduled Through Late 2025

Published: Jun 17, 2025

Contra Costa & Solano Counties - Caltrans is performing essential T1 Steel Weld Inspection Project weld inspection and weld repairs on the Carquinez Bridge (I-80) and Benicia-Martinez Bridge (I-680). To support this work, multiple lane and ramp closures are scheduled on eastbound I-80 in Crockett and Southbound I-680 in Benicia during early morning and daytime hours.

Schedule:

Carquinez Bridge Eastbound I-80 Lane/Ramp Closures

  • Monday-Thursday: 3AM - 12PM
    Friday: 1AM - 9AM
    Full Closure: EB I-80 Onramp from Pomona St/San Pablo Ave
    Lane Closures: EB I-80 Lanes 3 and 4 from Refinery Rd to Carquinez Toll Plaza

Benicia Bridge Southbound I-680 Lane Closures

  • Monday-Friday: 9AM - 6PM
    Lane 1 Closure: SB I-680 from Bayshore Rd to Marina Vista Ave

The work is critical for ongoing structural integrity and is expected to continue:
Carquinez Bridge Closures through August 2025
Benicia Bridge Closures through December 2025

All work is weather dependent and subject to change.

Drivers may experience minor delays and are advised to plan ahead and allow extra time. Be work zone alert, drive with caution through the work zone. For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org on Twitter. For real-time traffic, visit Caltrans QuickMap.

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