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San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge closures start this week through October as crews paint underside of upper deck
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· August 9, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details about the closures can be found on ABC7 Bay Area.
Closures on the San Francisco -Oakland Bay Bridge are set to begin this week. The closures will last through October. The reason for the closures is to allow crews to work on the bridge.
Specifically, they will be painting the underside of the upper deck. Further details about the closures can be found on ABC7 Bay Area. They have more information available for those who want to learn more about the project and its impact on the bridge's schedule.
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Category: local ·
Published: August 9, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 Bay Area ·
Reading time: 1 min
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