Repairs of the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge toll plaza may take weeks following a fiery big-rig crash involving a big-rig that took place Monday night, Caltrans officials said.
RICHMOND – As of Friday the three far-right lanes remain closed at the toll plaza. Caltrans said the repairs are expected to take about three weeks.'Moveable concrete barriers , channelizers and striping are being installed to ensure the safety of the crews working on the bridge,' officials said. 'The canopy and the permanent safety components will be repaired in the three far-right lanes throughout the month of October.
The driver, identified as a 41-year-old from Tracy, died at the scene. He was the sole occupant of the big-rig.Investigators said it was not immediately known if alcohol or drugs were a factor. The crash remains under investigation.Along with the three-right lanes at the toll plaza, officials said the Stenmark Drive on-ramp to Westbound Interstate 580 remains closed.
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