Highway 84 in Alameda County to remain closed through Friday, amid ongoing storms

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

OAKLAND, Calif. – A collapsed section of Highway 84 in Sunol in Alameda County was expected to remain closed through Friday, as the region continued to be pummeled by severe storms.

On Monday, work crews shut down State Route 84, also known as Niles Canyon Road, in both directions from Old Canyon Road to Main Street.

The ground underneath deteriorated, which caused a portion of the highway to collapse and lead to a road slipout, according to Caltrans.

The agency said more rain could create more problems and that the road closure would be extended through at least Friday, when work crews would then assess the damage to determine if it’s safe to re-open the road to one-way traffic control.

“Another storm system is set to impact the region and could bring flooding concerns,” Caltrans said,

Motorists were advised to use alternate routes: Interstate 680 to North Mission Boulevard or Interstate 580 to highways 238/880.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.