San Francisco is preparing for a series of closures on Interstate 80 and U.S. 101 due to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2023 Summit. According to CHP Golden Gate Division, the U.S. Secret Service has designated this event, which necessitates heightened security measures in and around the city, a National Special Security Event.
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), in partnership with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) and various federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, has announced numerous ramp, lane, and pedestrian/bike path closures which begin from November 14 throughout the summit's duration.
Among the closures include the Eastbound I-80 at the 4th Street off-ramp, the Westbound I-80 at the 5th Street off-ramp, the #1 far-left lane on the Eastbound San Francisco/Oakland Bay Bridge, and the #5 far-right lane on the Westbound I-80 for a four-day period. Furthermore, the northbound U.S. 101 Dana Bowers Vista Point off-ramp will be closed from November 14th to 18th, barring access to pedestrians, bicycles, and vehicles.
