Commuters brace yourselves for delays on Mines Road as Alameda County officials announced roadwork that is set to temporarily shutter the eastbound lane near Mile Marker 6.50. The closure, scheduled to stretch from Monday, December 18 to Wednesday, December 20, will kick off at 7:00 AM and run until 4:30 p.m. daily. This development is part of a planned engineering study that requires ground drilling operations.

During the roadwork, the eastbound traffic will have to sluggishly make their way down a single shared lane with the help of flagging operations, according to the County of Alameda's Facebook page. Motorists are being asked to avoid the location completely during the scheduled times to help further not exacerbate the expected congestion and delays.

As Mines Road is a key route for many drivers, this disruption is anticipated to have significant impacts on the usual flow of traffic. Local authorities are advising residents and travelers to plan ahead and seek alternative routes during the three-day drilling operation window.

The Public Works Agency of Alameda County is on deck to handle any queries regarding the roadwork and its ramifications on the daily commute. Those looking for additional details can easily reach out by emailing [email protected] or calling (510) 670-5480.