Travelers planning to navigate parts of I-680 in the Bay Area over the upcoming Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday weekend are in for a significant detour. Caltrans has announced an extended closure of the southbound lanes of Interstate 680 for repaving works. The shutdown is scheduled to stretch from 9:00 p.m. on Friday, January 12, to 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 16, per a statement from the City of Dublin.

The closures are set to disrupt the I-580/I-680 connector and continue down to Koopman Road in Pleasanton. This move is going to reroute thousands of motorists quickly. Affected drivers are directed to use alternative paths, such as the I-880, for both north- and southbound travel during this period.

Specifically, the closure will affect the southbound Saint Patrick Way on-ramp, Stoneridge Drive, and Bernal Avenue on-ramps onto I-680 alongside southbound Sunol Boulevard. Moreover, Foothill Road and Pleasanton-Sunol Road at Castlewood Drive will also cease traffic, extending the ripple of inconveniences far into various commuter routes.

Mandatory detour signs will be prominently placed to guide traffic as Caltrans seeks to minimize the disruption. However, local travelers and residents can almost expect to experience heavier than usual traffic as the holiday weekend tends to swell road usage. City officials encourage motorists to plan accordingly and to remain patient through these necessary shutdowns. Pertinent updates and further details on the closure can be accessed through the City of Dublin's official communication channels.