FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:

Virendra Patel, Public Works Department

(510) 747-7947

Webster and Posey Tubes Closed for Cleaning

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announced that it will close the Webster and Posey Tubes in mid and late-January for cleaning.

The Posey Tube, leaving Alameda, will be closed as follows:

· Monday, January 16, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the following morning,

· Tuesday, January 17, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the following morning, and

· Wednesday, January 18, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the following morning.

The Webster Tube, entering Alameda, will be closed as follows:

· Monday, January 23, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the following morning,

· Tuesday, January 24, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the following morning, and

· Wednesday, January 25, from 10:00 p.m. to 4:30 a.m. the following morning.

Questions or information about the Tube closures should be directed to Tony Padilla, Caltrans, Tunnels & Tubes, at (510) 286-0315.

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