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Emergency Repairs Shut Three Lanes on Richmond–San Rafael Bridge

Caltrans work on unsound deck concrete is scheduled to conclude by 8 p.m. tonight.

The Richmond-San Rafael Bridge on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021. (Alan Dep/Marin Independent Journal)
Crews make emergency repairs on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge. (June 2, 2025)
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Overview

  • One upper-deck westbound lane and two lower-deck eastbound lanes were closed after crews discovered spalling concrete.
  • Caltrans teams launched immediate repairs to address structural safety concerns on the bridge’s deck.
  • Repair work began Monday afternoon and is expected to take several hours before lanes reopen.
  • The CHP has warned motorists to plan for extended commutes and use alternate routes around I-580.
  • A single lane in each direction remains open near Pier 25 to maintain limited traffic flow during the repairs.