Oakland Commute Alert: Heavy Arena Traffic and Overnight Bay Bridge Lane Closures

Oakland Arena Event Traffic

Motorists traveling through East Oakland today, Sunday, March 1, 2026, should prepare for significant congestion around the Oakland Arena. The final day of the "Disney On Ice Presents Let’s Dance!" event is scheduled with performances at 11:00 AM and 3:00 PM. Traffic is expected to peak approximately one hour before and after these showtimes. Areas likely to experience heavy delays include the Hegenberger Road and 66th Avenue corridors, as well as the Interstate 880 interchanges near the Coliseum. If you are not attending the event, using 14th Street or San Leandro Street as an alternative to the freeway may save time.

Overnight Bay Bridge Construction

Late-night travelers heading toward San Francisco should be aware of scheduled maintenance on the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge starting tonight. Caltrans has announced that for the West Span Joint Rehabilitation Project, several lanes on Eastbound Interstate 80 will be closed beginning at 11:00 PM. Specifically, lanes 1, 2, and 3 heading toward Yerba Buena Island will be restricted through 7:00 AM Monday morning. Additionally, the First Street Eastbound I-80 on-ramp is scheduled for a full closure starting at 11:59 PM. Commuters planning to return to the East Bay in the early hours of Monday morning should anticipate lane reductions and potential bottle-necks on the bridge.

Transit and Roadwork Preparations

The Oakland Alameda Access Project is officially set to begin major construction activities tomorrow, Monday, March 2. However, staging and signage installation will be visible throughout today. Drivers in the Jack London District and near the Posey and Webster Tubes should watch for new temporary roadway striping and the placement of K-rails on the east side of Oak Street and Harrison Street. These preparations are part of a long-term effort to improve connectivity between I-880 and I-980.

Public Transportation Updates

• BART: The 19th St. Oakland Station entrance at 20th Street and Broadway remains closed as part of an ongoing project through March 8. Riders are advised to use the alternative entrances at 17th Street or 19th Street. Escalator repairs are also reported at the 12th St. Oakland City Center and 19th St. stations, which may impact accessibility for some passengers.
• AC Transit: Service continues under the updated "Realign" network schedules that took effect in February. Riders are encouraged to double-check their lines, as several routes, including the 1T, 7, and 19, have seen minor adjustments to departure times and stop locations to account for shifting traffic patterns.