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Tag Archives: Bay Bridge
(Document) More Bay Bridge Parts to be Examined
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How much of the new Bay Bridge span is faulty? Eager to get an answer to that question, investigators will scrutinize every single part supplied by Dyson Corp, Bay Bridge spokesman Andrew Gordon told KQED's Tara Siler. The Ohio company … Continue reading
Engineers Zero in on Bay Bridge Broken Bolt Solutions
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Engineers have yet to settle on a fix for the more than 30 bolts they found had cracked on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge, but there are two likely fixes engineers could implement, said Steve Heminger, the … Continue reading
Bolts Snap on Bay Bridge's New East Span, Repairs Could Cost Up to $5 Million
UPDATE 4:52 p.m.:KQED and Bay City News – Metropolitan Transportation Commission officials said today that they're troubled by the discovery of problems with 32 large bolts on the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge but they're still hopeful the … Continue reading
Watch Video: Thousands Turn Out in San Francisco to See Bay Bridge Lights
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Thousands came to watch the debut of the Bay Lights—and the rain couldn't stay away either. On Tuesday night, artist Leo Villareal pressed laptop keys that illuminated a project two and a half years in the making. “Well here we … Continue reading
Watch Video: Light Sculpture to Brighten the Bay Bridge
by Cy Musiker The San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge is having its moment. The new eastern span opens in the fall. And on Mar 5, artist Leo Villareal will unveil the Bay Lights, a massive sculpture he's designed for … Continue reading
Tanker Strikes Bay Bridge Tower; Light Damage
Update 3:30 p.m. An oil tanker struck the Bay Bridge "Echo" tower on Monday, but as of now the incident does not appear to have serious consequences. The tanker "Overseas Raymar" struck the bridge about 11:20 a.m. while headed out … Continue reading
Rollover Causes Jam on Bay Bridge
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BCN — All lanes of westbound Interstate Highway 80 have been reopened just west of the Bay Bridge in San Francisco after a rollover crash snarled traffic in the area this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at about 6:50 … Continue reading
Problems Reported in Bridge Safety Tests; 65,000 Bay Area Immigrants Could Benefit From New Policy; Secret Meeting on A's South Bay Move
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Caltrans' records show problems with tests on Bay Bridge, other bridges (Sacramento Bee) A special team within Caltrans has uncovered problems with safety testing far broader than previously known. After reviewing records for roadways and bridges, the engineering team has … Continue reading
Shooting Closes Eastbound Bay Bridge Lanes
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Update 10:07 p.m: All lanes of the Bay Bridge have been reopened, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission reports. "Motorists are advised to continue to expect delays until traffic can clear the area." (Bay City News) Sporadic lane closures on the San … Continue reading
Bay Bridge Re-Opens After Work Completed Early
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Update 9:17 p.m. From the Bay Area News Group: Thanks to clear skies, the westbound Bay Bridge reopened Sunday, more than a day ahead of schedule, according to Caltrans. Good weather and teamwork by contractors allowed the first car to … Continue reading
