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Crash took life of toll booth attendant| Eastern Span: A man in his 30's is under arrest for driving under the influence and manslaughter. Caltrans Toll Collector Si Si Han, 46, died | |
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| Sep.17 |
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Caltrans implodes marine foundation of Bay Bridge's old span. Eastern Span
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| Jun.18 |
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Officer-involved shooting closes eastbound Bay Bridge 5 hours |
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| Mar.28 |
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Last of the old Bay Bridge east span comes down. Eastern Span
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| Jul.10 |
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Protesters in San Francisco block roads, ramp to Bay Bridge |
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| Apr.4 |
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Officials seek owner of Chihuahua found on Bay Bridge. Western Span
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| Mar.12 |
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Bus shooting injures 4, leads to closure of southbound I-880 Eastern Span: Gunmen fired shots into a party bus. 2 gunmen in a red SUV drove alongside the vehicle and opened fire
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| Feb.22 |
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Caltrans finds series of weak spots in Yerba Buena Tunnel
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| Feb.4 |
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Demolition of Bay Bridge's old eastern span reaches milestone |
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| Jan.18 |
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Bay Bridge lanes reopen after protest. Eastern Span
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| Nov.14 |
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Caltrans implodes old Bay Bridge pier 
Eastern Span: Caltrans has completed the implosion of a pier of the old eastern span of the Bay Bridge at 7 a.m. Saturday
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| Nov.3 |
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Bay Bridge pier implosion delayed until Nov. 14 |
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| Sep.5 |
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Transbay travelers cope with BART tube closure
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| Jul.14 |
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Bay Bridge fire sparked by maintenance crews flares |
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| Apr.14 |
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Six brutality protesters protesters arrested |
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| Jan.26 |
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CHP car catches fire on Bay Bridge ramp, snarling traffic |
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| Nov.8 |
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At least 7 hurt in Bay Bridge crash A person was driving the wrong way on the bridge without headlights on. A multi-vehicle collision closed all of the lanes this evening
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| Oct.19 |
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Caltrans undo huge speed bump that slowed traffic |
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| Oct.17 |
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25th anniversary of Loma Prieta earthquake |
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| Aug.5 |
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CHP probing whether Bay Bridge critics were muzzled The state transportation secretary was concerned about reports that officials silenced engineers who called attention to shoddy work
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| Jun.19 |
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Truck fire temporarily blocked 6 lanes near the toll plaza |
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| Apr.9 |
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Bay Bridge lanes closed for emergency repair |
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| Feb.11 |
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Willie Brown Bridge now open. Western Span
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| Feb.10 |
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Rain reveals leaks on Bay Bridge's new span |
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| Sep.12 |
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Plan to rename Bay Bridge after Willie Brown approved |
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| Sep.10 |
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Bay Bridge span, against Gov. Brown's wishes, set to be renamed. Western Span
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| Sep.3 |
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Bay Bridge bike, pedestrian path opens |
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New Bay Bridge span a big hit with commuters |
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First morning commute of new Bay Bridge span. Eastern Span
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| Sep.2 |
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New eastern span of Bay Bridge open Eastern Span: Lt. Gov. Gavin News performed the ceremonial chain cutting at the newly refurbished toll plaza with help from SF Mayo and Oakland Mayor
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Bay Bridge managers hoping for an early reopening |
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| Sep.1 |
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Work moving quickly on new Bay Bridge span Eastern Span: Round-the-clock work to open the new eastern span is proceeding smoothly and transportation officials are putting the finishing touches on a...
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| Aug.31 |
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Construction work on Bay Bridge moving smoothly |
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| Aug.30 |
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Caltrans: Bay Bridge on schedule for Tuesday opening |
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Work on Bay Bridge remains on schedule |
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| Aug.29 |
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Caltrans: Bay Bridge construction going 'very well'
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| Aug.28 |
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Bay Bridge closed; transition to new span underway The bridge is closed in both directions as crews begin the transitioning to the new eastern span; To remain closed through Labor Day weekend
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| Aug.20 |
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Crews applying final touches to Bay Bridge |
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| Aug.15 |
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New Bay Bridge span set to open on September 3 After decades of debate and years of construction, the newer and safer version of the Bay Bridge will finally become a reality in just a few...
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| Aug.5 |
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Big-rig fire closes WB I-80 lanes for 10 hours |
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| Jul.26 |
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Traffic reopens on bridge after rolling traffic break |
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| Jul.8 |
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Bay Bridge eastern span opening delayed. Eastern Span
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| May.29 |
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Bolt problem on bike path of new Bay Bridge |
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| May.13 |
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Feds to probe repair work on bad Bay Bridge rods |
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| Apr.17 |
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Caltrans ordered tests for Bay Bridge bolts in 2008
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| Apr.4 |
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Ship's pilot blamed for bridge crash |
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| Mar.27 |
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Cost of fixing faulty Bay Bridge bolts unclear A construction defect that could prove to be a major safety setback, discovered in some large bolts that are supposed to help hold the bridge together
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| Mar.5 |
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New Bay Lights art piece illuminate Bay Bridge 
SF Downtown: The Bay Lights is the world's largest LED light sculpture and after months of testing, the grand lighting is finally here
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| Feb.21 |
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Crane falls over on new eastern span of Bay Bridge. Eastern Span
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| Jan.7 |
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Tanker ship sideswipes Bay Bridge tower 750-foot Overseas Raymar exiting the bay struck one of the towers of the bridge. The ship and the bridge sustained only minor surface damage
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| Nov.30 |
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Storm causing major problems around the Bay Area
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| Jul.5 |
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Police activity causes traffic mess on Bay Bridge |
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| Feb.19 |
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Bridge reopens early thanks to fair weather
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| Feb.18 |
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Bay Bridge construction running on schedule |
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| Feb.17 |
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Westbound lanes of Bay Bridge closed Westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge have closed for the weekend so Caltrans can finish a detour that will be in place until the new bridge opens
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| Dec.19 |
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Bay Bridge crews to begin stringing cables
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| Oct.28 |
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New piece connects Bay Bridge span |
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| Mar.1 |
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Suspension tower's 4th piece of 5 rising |
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| Nov.11 |
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Bridge standoff of troubled man's threats
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| Oct.25 |
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Construction underway on new tower. Eastern Span
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| Jul.1 |
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Few Problems As Bridge Tolls Go Up |
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| May.6 |
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S-Curve Patrols To Be Reduced July 1 |
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| Dec.22 |
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Caltrans Completes Bridge Repair |
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| Dec.9 |
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$2 Increase Likely For Commute Hours |
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| Dec.7 |
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Bridge To Stay Open During Beam Repairs |
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| Nov.11 |
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Bridge May Close Again In New Year |
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| Nov.9 |
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Trucker dies as big-rig plummets off bridge
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| Nov.2 |
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Repairs Complete: Bay Bridge Reopens
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| Nov.1 |
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Bridge Won't Be Open For Monday |
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No Word Yet When Bay Bridge Will Open |
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| Oct.30 |
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Bridge Fix To Continue Into Weekend |
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| Oct.29 |
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Traffic Lighter As Closure Enters 2nd Day |
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| Oct.27 |
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Bridge closes after rod snaps| Authorities indefinitely closed the Bay Bridge after a rod and a metal brace erected during an emergency repair job fell onto the westbound lanes. The brace was startling a pair of drivers who collided with the debris and ... | |
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| Oct.14 |
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Big-Rig Blocks WB Bay Bridge For Hours |
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| Sep.19 |
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Crews To Close Lanes, Inspect Repairs |
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| Sep.8 |
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Bridge Reopens After Crack Fixed
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| Sep.5 |
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Crack Found May Delay Bridge Opening |
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| Sep.3 |
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San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge Closed As planned, the bridge was shut down to traffic at 8 p.m. so crews can do seismic retrofit work on the span
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| Nov.7 |
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Fuel spilled into Bay after ship crash |
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No damage to bridge after bump by ship |
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| Nov.6 |
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New bridge FasTrak lanes in effect |
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| Oct.16 |
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FasTrak Metering Lights To Speed Up |
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| Sep.3 |
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Bridge Is Back In Business
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| Sep.2 |
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Bridge Repairs Progressing Smoothly |
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| Aug.31 |
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Bridge Closes; Caltrans Begins Work Caltrans began closing all onramps at 8 p.m. The crews have started the seismic retrofit operation that prompted the closure
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| Jul.26 |
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High speed chase over bridge, officer hurt |
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| Apr.10 |
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Bridge To Be Closed On Labor Day |
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| Mar.29 |
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Biologists To Rescue Falcon Eggs
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| Dec.7 |
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Final Skyway Segment Placed
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| Sep.5 |
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Bridge Completely Reopens To Traffic |
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| Sep.2 |
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Lower Deck Closed Through Sept. 5 The eastbound closed for demolition on the approach's upper deck from Beale Street west to the Clocktower Building
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| Jun.5 |
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Monday Morning Commute Confusion |
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| Jun.4 |
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Eastban span had 10-hour closure
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| Apr.20 |
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Contractor Named For Suspension Project |
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| Apr.18 |
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$1.43 Billion Deal Should Complete Work |
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| Mar.22 |
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Two Bids For Suspension Span |
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| Mar.1 |
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FasTrak Lanes Slowing Down Motorists |
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| Jan.22 |
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Caltrans Adds More FasTrak |
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| Dec.4 |
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Anxious Moments During Bridge Closure |
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| Jun.27 |
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New FasTrak lanes open without incident
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| Jun.24 |
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Compromise Deal Reached on Bridge Bay Area tolls will increase $1 under to keep in place the designs for a soaring suspension Bay Bridge
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| May.4 |
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Feds: Bay Bridge Welds Not Faulty |
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| Apr.6 |
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Welders: New Bridge Unsafe The FBI is investigating disturbing claims that the new span being built is riddled with defective welds
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| Mar.5 |
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Cranes Clear Bay Spans |
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| Dec.10 |
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Simpler Plan Chosen for Span |
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| Sep.30 |
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Project Could Get Redesign |
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| Aug.16 |
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Bay Area Might Be Stuck with Bridge Bill The state blames the upscale signature design for more than half of the cost overrun
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| Jul.24 |
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Van crashes into toll plaza building, 2 killed The van ended up embedded in the back wall. The van's driver and his passenger died. 2 pedestrian injured
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| Jul.1 |
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Bridges Tolls Go Up a Buck |
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| May.27 |
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Bridge bid comes in $1 billion over target |
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| Apr.3 |
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Police Arrest Man Who Tied Up Traffic |
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| Apr.2 |
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Traffic Nightmare Creeps on for Hours |
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| Feb.12 |
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Traffic a mess after major accident |
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| Feb.11 |
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Officials search for small boat near bridge |
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| Jul.12 |
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Big rig overturns leaking diesel fuel |
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| Jul.3 |
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Hostage situation leaves traffic mess |
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| Jan.4 |
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One killed, 2 injured in scaffold collapse |
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| Nov.1 |
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Possible Attack Planned for Bridges. Golden Gate Bridge
before year 2000
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| Oct. 17, 1989 |
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Loma Prieta earthquake Map of The Forest of Nisene Marks State Park San Jose| South San Jose: The 6.9 shock was centered approximately 10 mi northeast of Santa Cruz on the San Andreas Fault System. The shock was responsible for... | |
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| Nov. 12, 1936 |
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San Francisco–Oakland Bay Bridge opened Map of San Francisco%96Oakland Bay Bridge San Francisco| A complex of bridges spanning San Francisco Bay The direct road between San Francisco and Oakland, it carries about 240,000 vehicles a day | |
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