Bay Bridge

Governor Brown Says Opening Of New Bay Bridge Span May Be Delayed

Gov. Jerry Brown said Monday that he does not know if the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge will open over Labor Day weekend because of safety concerns.

2013/05/20

Steel Tendons In New Bay Bridge Were Exposed To Salt Water

Thousands of steel tendons used to strengthen the skyway portion of the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge were exposed during construction to rainfall and salty bay mist, leading to corrosion concerns.

2013/05/19

Artemis Racing's flag is at half staff after the death of Andrew Simpson. (credit: Alexis Cuarezma/Getty Images)

British Sailor Dies During America’s Cup Practice

Andrew “Bart” Simpson had already garnered an Olympic gold medal in sailing in 2008 and a silver at last year’s games when Artemis Racing came calling with a chance to win yachting’s top prize — the America’s Cup.

2013/05/10

A Caltrans technician tests some of the defective Bay Bridge bolts.

Caltrans Testing Defective Bay Bridge Bolts

The investigation into busted steel rods on the new Bay Bridge moved to Sacramento Thursday as Caltrans technicians put some of the bolts to the test.

2013/05/09

Gov. Brown On Bay Bridge Concerns: ‘S*** Happens’

Gov. Jerry Brown said Tuesday that he believes the public still has confidence in the safety of the new San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge despite concerns about construction of the $6.4 billion span that is scheduled to open later this year.

2013/05/07

Signs that bolts have snapped on the new Bay Bridge. (credit: CBS)

Bolts On Bay Bridge That Haven’t Failed May Go

Transportation officials say long seismic safety bolts on the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge that haven’t failed may have to be replaced nonetheless.

2013/04/24

Finding Solution To Snapped Bay Bridge Bolts Could Take Weeks

A California transportation official says it could take weeks or even months to find a solution for bolts that snapped on the new eastern span of the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge.

2013/04/10

The new bridge will use 48,000 high-intensity LED lamps individually aimed to avoid glare for drivers. (CBS)

Funding Approved For New Bay Bridge Celebration

A packed weekend of activities just got the funding green light for the Labor Day Weekend opening of the New Bay Bridge span.

2013/03/27

Seismic Stabilization Bolts Snap On New Bay Bridge

Dozens of bolts used for seismic stabilization have snapped on the new span of the Bay Bridge. Caltrans told CBS San Francisco what they’re doing to fix the problem.

2013/03/27

Demolition Of Old Bay Bridge To Take Years

While the new eastern span of the Bay Bridge will open to traffic in September, the work needed to take down the old roadway is expected to take years.

2013/03/13

Bay Bridge Celebration – Labor Day Weekend 2013

Come celebrate the opening of The New Bay Bridge — the single largest public infrastructure project in California’s history.

2013/03/06

An image of the proposed art installation on the Bay Bridge (thebaylights.org)

Bay Bridge’s 25,000 LED Light Display To Be Switched On

A light sculpture made up of 25,000 LED lights strung along the western span of the Bay Bridge will be turned on Tuesday night after months of preparation.

2013/03/05

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