Crews are quickly working to clean up a large tree that fell and blocked several westbound lanes on the Bay Bridge causing a massive backup Tuesday afternoon. As of 5 p.m., the CHP says the 1-4 lanes are open but the 5 lane is still closed.
A large tree is blocking several westbound lanes on the Bay Bridge near the Treasure Island Tunnel causing a massive traffic jam, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Treasure Island Ferry officials says due to the extreme winds on the Bay, the Treasure Island Ferry has been canceled for the rest of the afternoon.&E spoke to ABC7's Kristen Sze on our 3 p.m. show "Getting Answers," and PG&E says they are on standby with crews and supplies available to help restore lost power.Meteorologist Drew Tuma tweeted that San Francisco and Oakland are experiencing high wind gusts of 63 mph as of 2 p.m.
This is an image of a massive tree that fell down at 24th St. and Potrero in San Francisco, Calif. on Tuesday, Feb. 21, 2023.
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