Residents in the East Bay needing DMV services might find themselves redirected, as the DMV Oakland Coliseum office at 501 85th Ave. has temporarily closed its doors. This disruption stems from significant vandalism, which inflicted such heavy damage on the infrastructure that the office could remain non-operational for several months, perhaps four to five, as it undergoes necessary repairs.
Details on the defacement emerged after office staff encountered a flooding situation on Monday caused by a leaking water pipe in the ceiling. The investigation further revealed that this chaos was no accident; someone had absconded with wiring, severing the electricity to crucial systems, including the HVAC and outdoor lighting, preventing the staff from proceeding with business as usual. The incident has since been brought to the attention of law enforcement, as per the DMV Oakland Coliseum office.
Amid the unforeseen closure, the health and safety of its team members and customers remain the topmost concerns of the DMV, as they express their apologies for the inconvenience caused by these events. Staff from the Oakland Coliseum office have been temporarily assigned to nearby offices, ensuring continued service for area residents.
DMV offers a solution for those who had scheduled drive tests at the now-inaccessible Oakland Coliseum office – they're directing customers to their other Oakland location at 5300 Claremont Ave. Meanwhile, as announced in an Instagram post by the California DMV, all other services and appointments are being managed at the just mentioned Claremont site, as well as the Hayward office, located at 150 Jackson St., both of which stand approximately 10 miles away, conveniently positioned for customers in need.
