Heavy traffic reported on Bay Bridge due to police activity

(KRON) — Multiple eastbound lanes on the Bay Bridge were shut down due to police activity Wednesday afternoon, according to the California Highway Patrol (CHP). Eastbound lanes 1 and 5 of I-80 just west of Treasure Island were closed.

As of 4:50 p.m., lane 1 has been reopened. Lane 5 remains closed.

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First responders were dispatched to the sides of the bridge. The police activity is due to a person experiencing a mental health crisis, according to CHP.

“Please avoid the area & exercise patience while we attempt to resolve this incident,” the CHP said.

Two eastbound lanes of the Bay Bridge are shut down due to police activity on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. (Photo: CHP San Francisco)

The traffic going onto the Bay Bridge has also caused delays within Muni, the SFMTA announced on X.

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CHP first posted about the incident on X at 3:36 p.m.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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