Eastbound commuters on the Bay Bridge faced a significant delay this morning after a big-rig tractor-trailer jackknifed across the freeway. The incident occurred just east of the First Street onramp on Interstate 80 around 5:10 a.m., as reported by the CHP San Francisco. The crash resulted in the tractor-trailer facing the opposite direction, blocking four eastbound lanes.
Earlier this morning at 5:10 am, a big-rig tractor-trailer was involved in a solo vehicle crash, causing the big-rig to jack-knife across the four left lanes (#1-4), now facing the opposite direction of I-80 e/b, just E/ of 1st St. on-ramp, on the SF/Oakland Bay Bridge. pic.twitter.com/dJ8UpQzgvX
— CHP San Francisco (@CHPSanFrancisco) November 21, 2024
The driver sustained minor injuries in the crash and was transported for precautionary treatment to a local hospital, according to the same social media post from CHP San Francisco. The CHP estimated an approximate ETO (Expected Time of Opening) of 60 to 75 minutes following the incident, although that was later updated to 30-60 minutes. Amid a rainy morning commute, motorists were advised to exercise caution and consider alternative routes if possible.
The San Francisco Standard provided more details, noting that the truck suffered major front-end damage but did not overturn. The impact on traffic was substantial, with lanes remaining closed several hours after the collision, and traffic cameras captured lengthy queues of vehicles backed up in the rain.
Lane #3 was subsequently reopened to traffic, as posted by CHP San Francisco, but lanes #1 and #2 remained closed longer as clean-up continued. Drivers were thanked for their patience and reminded to drive carefully, given the wet conditions, as per CHP San Francisco.
