Caltrans crews worked 12-hour shifts and raced against the clock Friday along westbound Interstate 80, between Vallejo and Hercules, where a major resurfacing project has closed a three-mile stretch of the highway over the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Owners and employees express their concern over the shutdown of I-80 throughout the Labor Day weekend and its impact on local businesses.Caltrans crews worked 12-hour shifts and raced against the clock Friday along westbound Interstate 80, between Vallejo and Hercules, where aover the Labor Day holiday weekend.
According to Quintana, once the road resurfacing is complete, the pavement is expected to endure for 20 years.RelatedPacked planes and crowded roads are expected for travelers heading out for the Labor Day holiday weekend. The detours also negatively impacted Friday night business at the Dead Fish, a landmark Crockett restaurant located at the westbound side exit of I-80.
"We lost a banquet for Sunday, 50 people. Two reservations I know of, 15 and 12, both canceled," said Demarest, "This will be the worst weekend of the year, whereas last year was our top three."Deanna Epperly, who resides in Vallejo just on the other side of the Carquinez Bridge, typically enjoys an 8-minute drive across the bridge on a typical day.
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