Eastbound Interstate-580-Near North Flynn Road Just east of Livermore #3 and #4 Lanes Closed Due to Oil Spill Major Delays

Date:        January 22, 2014

District:    4 - Oakland

Contact:   Vince Jacala

Phone:     510/286-5206

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Eastbound Interstate-580-Near North Flynn Road

Just east of Livermore

#3 and #4 Lanes Closed Due to Oil Spill

Major Delays

ALAMEDA COUNTY – Caltrans crews are working to clean-up an oil spill on eastbound Interstate 580 near North Flynn Road just east of Livermore. Due to the spill, the #3 and #4 lanes on eastbound I-580 near North Flynn remain closed as of 5 p.m. Crews estimate reopening at approximately 7:30 p.m. 

Approximately 200 gallons of motor oil from a big rig spilled.

Caltrans has activated its changeable message signs in the area alerting motorists.

Drivers are advised to expect delays and if possible take alternate routes.  

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