San Francisco, CA
Police activity snarls westbound Bay Bridge traffic on I-80 east of Treasure Island
CHP is reporting police activity on the westbound Bay Bridge Thursday afternoon just east of Treasure Island that has snarled traffic on I-80 headed into San Francisco.
CHP initially reported the activity shortly after 3:30 p.m. Thursday, according to the @511SFBay social media account. There were online reports that a person in distress was the cause of the activity.
As of 5:42 PM, CHP reported that the center lanes had reopened, but the far right lanes remained blocked. Chopper footage showed multiple CHP units and Caltrans trucks stopped in the area with officers appearing to communicate with someone on the other side of the bridge railing.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and to use alternate routes to avoid the area. There is no estimated time to reopen the roadway.
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