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Caltrans Announces Interstate 580 Closure
I-580 at Portola Avenue in Livermore to be closed starting Dec. 17 for demolition of the Portola Avenue flyover.
Here's an announcement from Caltrans:
Caltrans has scheduled a full closure of Interstate 580 for demolition of the Portola Avenue flyover Saturday night, Dec. 17, from 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. Sunday morning, Dec. 18th. There will also be various lane closures leading up to the full freeway closure. Note: this activity is weather dependent.
Eastbound Interstate 580 will be closed Saturday, Dec. 17, from 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. Sunday, December 18.
Detour: eastbound traffic will exit at State Route 84/Isabel Avenue, and continue on city streets via East Airway Boulevard, Portola Avenue, and North Livermore Avenue, and return to eastbound I-580.
Westbound Interstate 580 will be closed Saturday, Dec. 17th, from 11 p.m. until 8 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 18th.
Detour: westbound traffic will exit at North Livermore Avenue and continue on city streets to Portola Avenue, East Airway Blvd, State Route 84/Isabel Avenue and return to eastbound I-580.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra time for their commute. Please drive cautiously and leave a safe traveling distance between your vehicle and the vehicle ahead of you.
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