Experts weigh likelihood of Bay Area bridge failure similar to Baltimore
The catastrophic collapse of a major bridge in Baltimore has drawn attention to the structural integrity of Bay Area bridges and the potential for a similar incident locally.
Caltrans project set to rid Woodside Road of all street parking for bike lanes
Small business owners in Redwood City are frustrated over a new project starting this month that would rid Woodside Road of street parking to make way for cyclists.
Blizzard conditions, monster winds and whiteouts continue in Tahoe
Blizzard conditions and whiteouts with multiple feet of snowfall in the Lake Tahoe region continued on Saturday. As many as 10 feet of snow is expected to fall in some of the higher elevations of the Sierra by the end of the weekend.
Newsom unveils Caltrans plan to improve streets of Oakland
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday released Caltrans' new 10-point plan to improve the streets of Oakland.
Skiers, storm chasers head to Tahoe ahead of blizzard warning
Last minute preparations were underway Wednesday night, ahead of the next round of snow in the Sierra.
Bay Area pothole problems show improvement, caution remains
The Bay Area has experienced a recurring cycle of rain, primarily in squalls, leading to persistent drainage and wet roadways. The moisture softens the asphalt, creating potholes as vehicles cross the roads.
California's chain of storms continue, replenishing reservoirs
While intense snow and rain can be a serious challenge, the silver lining is the color of abundant clear, clean water.
Traffic alert: Daytime lane closures this week for parts of Highway 101 in South Bay
Starting Tuesday and for the rest of the workweek, motorists using Highway 101 in Santa Clara County can expect delays due to daytime lane closures.
Caltrans property fire in L.A. prompts Bay Area underpass site inspections
A massive fire that shutdown Interstate 10 in Los Angeles for more than a week has prompted a new statewide review by Caltrans.
Caltrans removes encampment, unhoused folks say nowhere to go
The Joe Rodota Trail became the scene of yet another teardown of a homeless encampment right next to the SMART Train tracks in Santa Rosa.
Southbound I-680 in Pleasanton closed for repaving
The southbound lanes of I-680 between the I-580 connector in Pleasanton and Koopman Road in Sunol are closed Saturday due to a major repaving project.
Caltrans: Dumbarton Bridge to close for 4 nights in Oct., Nov.
Caltrans has announced that the eastbound lanes of the Dumbarton Bridge will be closed for four nights this October and upcoming November to complete a road repaving project.
Portion of Hwy 101 in Redwood City reopens ahead of schedule
A portion of northbound Highway 101 in Redwood City is back open Sunday night ahead of schedule.
Driver dies after big rig crashes into Richmond Bridge toll booth
A driver has died after a big rig crashed Monday night into a toll booth on the Richmond Bridge.
Northbound Hwy 87 in San Jose closed all weekend
State Route 87 in San Jose shut down last night for some major repair work.
I-80 paving project completed ahead of schedule
A road improvement project on Interstate Highway 80 between Contra Costa and Solano Counties that shut down all westbound lanes of traffic beginning on Friday has been completed early, Caltrans said Monday evening.
Partial closure of I-80 for pavement repair impacts travel over Labor Day weekend
Caltrans crews worked 12-hour shifts and raced against the clock Friday along westbound Interstate 80, between Vallejo and Hercules, where a major resurfacing project has closed a three-mile stretch of the highway over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
I-80 highway shutdown poses challenge for Labor Day travelers
Packed planes and crowded roads are expected for travelers heading out for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Westbound I-80 closure begins Thursday night, reroutes to last through Tuesday
Starting 9 p.m. Thursday until 5 a.m. Tuesday, Interstate 80 west will be completely closed for much needed repaving, making it a much smoother ride. The repair is expected to last as much as 40 years.
I-80 closures in East Bay start this weekend
Full lane closures on Interstate 80 are set to take effect Friday night as Caltrans repaves large sections of the highway, the state agency announced Tuesday.