Overnight Posey Tube Closures for Biennial Inspection and Routine Maintenance

Published:

Friday, September 11 & Saturday, September 12, 2026

Alameda County – Caltrans will close the Posey Tube (SR-260) overnight between Alameda and Oakland for biennial inspections and routine tube maintenance.

Map of detour and overnight closures of the Posey Tube & Webster Tube on State Route 61. Posey Tube Detour will re-route drivers via Lincoln Ave to Park Street and then onto northbound Interstate 880.

Closure Schedule

Friday, September 11
10:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Saturday, September 12
Saturday, September 12
10:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. Sunday, September 13

During the closures, crews will conduct scheduled biennial inspections and routine maintenance inside the Posey Tube.

Motorists traveling from Alameda to Oakland should use the Park Street Bridge, Fruitvale Avenue Bridge, or High Street Bridge as alternate routes.

The Webster Tube, which carries traffic from Oakland into Alameda, will remain open. Caltrans thanks motorists for their patience while crews perform this necessary inspection and maintenance work. Please allow extra travel time and follow posted detour signs.

Be Work Zone Alert and expect travel delays.

Caltrans thanks the public for their patience and cooperation as we continue to improve California's transportation network.

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