Warriors Game and AC Transit Detours to Impact Tuesday Commute
Morning Commute Overview
Oakland commuters should prepare for a mix of localized delays and transit adjustments this Tuesday, March 10, 2026. While major freeways like I-880 and I-580 are moving at typical weekday volumes this morning, several ongoing construction projects and a major evening event in San Francisco are expected to influence travel times throughout the day.
AC Transit and Local Roadwork
Several bus routes are seeing temporary adjustments today due to local maintenance and optimization projects. Notably, the stop at Redwood Road and Lessley Avenue remains closed today from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for construction work affecting Line 93. This is the final scheduled day for this specific closure. Additionally, riders on Line 96 should be aware of a detour near 5th Street and Madison Street due to recent traffic conditions in the area. Commuters using Lakeshore Avenue should also note that while service is normal today, significant stop closures are scheduled for later this week on March 12 and 13 near Lake Park Avenue.
BART Modernization and Station Updates
BART is continuing its system-wide modernization efforts with active work reported at the MacArthur Station. Repair and modernization work on the platform serving the Warm Springs, San Francisco, and Daly City lines is scheduled for today, though significant service interruptions are not expected during peak hours. However, riders traveling late this evening should plan for potential 30-minute delays after 9:00 p.m. on the San Francisco line between Millbrae and San Bruno due to ongoing train control upgrades. For those needing to add funds to their Clipper cards, transit officials remind passengers to hold their cards at the reader for the duration of the transaction as part of the next-generation Clipper rollout.
Evening Congestion Alert: Bay Bridge and San Francisco
Travelers heading across the Bay Bridge this afternoon and evening should expect heavier-than-usual traffic. The Golden State Warriors are hosting the Chicago Bulls at the Chase Center, with tip-off scheduled for 7:00 p.m. Congestion is expected to build starting at 5:00 p.m. on the I-80 westbound approach to the bridge. Oakland residents attending the game are encouraged to use BART to the 16th Street Mission Station, where supplemental express shuttle service will be available to the arena.
Long-term Projects
Drivers are reminded that the Oakland Alameda Access Project is now in its active construction phase. This multi-year project aims to improve connectivity between I-880, I-980, and the Posey and Webster Tubes. While no full daytime closures of the tubes are scheduled for today, motorists should remain alert for shifting lanes and construction crews near the Broadway and Jackson Street freeway entrances.