San Pablo Avenue Detours and I-580 Overnight Closures Headline Thursday Commute

Morning Overview for Oakland Commuters

Good morning, Oakland. For today, Thursday, January 29, 2026, commuters should prepare for a mix of localized detours in North Oakland and ongoing overnight construction projects on major arteries. While the morning rush is expected to follow typical patterns, specific transit reroutes and the final day of a multi-day stop relocation on San Pablo Avenue will require extra attention from those utilizing public transportation.

AC Transit Service Alerts and Detours

Several bus lines are experiencing adjustments today due to construction and infrastructure maintenance. Commuters using the following lines should plan accordingly:

• Line 22 Detour: Starting this morning at 7:00 a.m. and continuing through 4:00 p.m., Line 22 is under detour in both directions. This is due to construction activity impacting the intersection near the Grand Lake District. Specifically, stops at Stanford Avenue and San Pablo Avenue are closed. Riders are advised to use alternate stops on Market Street or Adeline Street.
• Lines 72 and 72M: Today marks the final scheduled day for the temporary stop relocation at San Pablo Avenue and 32nd Street. From 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the stop serving Jack London Square-bound buses has been moved slightly to accommodate sidewalk and utility work.
• Posey Tube Maintenance: Following maintenance work earlier this week, transit users on Lines 19, 30, and 51A should verify real-time status as residual nighttime closures may have shifted early morning schedules.

Highway and Roadwork Updates

On the freeways, the most significant impacts involve overnight work that may bleed into the very early morning hours or resume late this evening:

• I-580 Rolling Lane Closures: Caltrans is continuing the Middle Mile Broadband Project. Expect rolling lane closures on Eastbound I-580 between Keller Avenue and Park Boulevard tonight starting at 9:00 p.m. Additionally, the on-ramps from Harrison Street and Oakland Avenue to Westbound I-580 are subject to intermittent closures during these hours.
• MacArthur Maze Vertical Clearance: Ongoing work to increase vertical clearance for freight vehicles continues in the MacArthur Maze. While most heavy work is scheduled for off-peak hours, motorists may see reduced lane widths and active signage near the I-80/I-580/I-880 connectors.
• Bridge Toll Reminder: As a reminder to all transbay commuters, the toll increase for all seven state-owned bridges, which took effect on January 1, 2026, remains in place. Ensure your FasTrak accounts are updated to avoid penalties.

BART and Regional Transit

BART is reporting a largely smooth start to the morning with no system-wide delays. However, passengers at the 12th St. Oakland City Center station should note that the street-level escalator at 13th St. and Broadway remains out of service for modernization, with a projected return date of February 6, 2026. Additionally, regional traffic is expected to increase toward the end of the week as the South Bay prepares for Super Bowl LX festivities, which may cause ripple effects on I-880 Southbound heading toward San Jose.