Fire On I-580, SigAlert On CA-4: East Bay Traffic Digest

Good morning, East Bay! Here's what you need to know before you leave for your Wednesday morning commute.

BART Reopens Between Concord, Pleasant Hill

Tracks were closed overnight in both directions after the region's heat wave caused "a minor deviation in a small section of track."

Geotechnical Boring Work Slated On Morgan Territory Road: Contra Costa Public Works

Drivers should expect delays up to 30 minutes while geotechnical borings are being taken.

BART Train Partially Derails In Concord; 50 Passengers Evaucated

UPDATE: Heat played the "main role" in the event after excessive temperatures on Tuesday caused a curve in the track, BART officials said.

Concord Gas Prices Continue To Soar

With no relief at the pump in sight, here's where to find the cheapest gas in Concord.

Fatal Crash Closes Highway 4 Near Brentwood

The head-on collision involving a big rig and a Toyota Corolla was blocking all lanes and a Sig-alert was in effect.

Monument Boulevard Reopens At Scene Of Suspected DUI Crash

A driver hit a power pole, prompting a seven-hour closure of the Concord roadway.

Fire Stalls Traffic On Highway 4 In Concord

The blaze was reported on eastbound state Highway 4 near state Highway 242.

Teen Dies In Concord Crash

Galindo Street was closed in both directions at Clayton Road Friday afternoon, resulting in long traffic delays, Concord police said.

Fiery Fatal Crash On I-680

One lane of traffic was closed for about 3 hours.

Where To Find The Cheapest Gas In Concord

U.S. officials attribute rising fuel costs to higher oil prices.

Concord Roads Ranked: See How They Compare To Rest Of Bay Area

Here's how Concord roads stacked up in an analysis of road conditions.

CHP Crackdown Begins In Concord Soon For Christmas Holiday

Here's when extra CHP officers will be out on highways and freeways, looking for intoxicated and dangerous drivers.

Over 90% Of BART Employees Fully Vaccinated Ahead Of Deadline

Another 317 employees—8 percent of the agency's workforce—remained unvaccinated Friday, including 37 train operators and 15 BART police.

CHP Kicks Off Thanksgiving Crackdown In Concord, Contra Costa

Officers will be out in full force on Contra Costa County's highways and freeways amid one of the year's heaviest traffic times.

Mercedes-Benz Driver Sought In Concord Hit-And-Run: Police

The Mercedes hit a Ford sedan, causing the Ford to hit a curb and roll onto its roof, injuring the driver, police said.

Best Times To Get Out Of Concord For Thanksgiving 2021

Thanksgiving travel is expected to rebound to pre-pandemic levels. Planning ahead to get out of town will help you avoid any delays.

State Highway 4 Closure Scheduled This Weekend: Caltrans

Caltrans this weekend will close Highway 4 from Discovery Bay Boulevard to Tracy Boulevard.

Weekend Closures On Northbound SR-242 In Concord

Motorists should watch for detour signs and expect weekend traffic delays during the freeway closures.

2 Full Weekend Closures Set For Northbound 242 In Concord

During these closures, Caltrans will perform major roadway rehabilitation work on northbound SR-242.

Free WiFi Coming To BART Station Near You

Providing wireless internet service in all BART stations and on the agency's new fleet of trains is part of BART's Digital Railway program.

BART To Increase Train Frequency As Ridership Rebounds

The additional trips will support the morning and evening commute windows.

Meet Contra Costa County's Bike Champion Of The Year

Smitty Ardrey of Concord started the city's first "Bike Kitchen." He went on to start the "Bike Tent," now a fixture at the farmers market.

Preliminary BART Budget Forecasts $31M Shortfall

Federal funding has been critical to BART's ability to maintain services amid the pandemic.

BART To Resume Late-Night Service, Add Trains Later This Year

Pre-pandemic, the agency operated between 5 a.m. and midnight on weekdays and 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on weekends.

These 3 Concord Traffic Signals Have The Longest Delays

Sick of waiting at the stoplight? Find out which intersections tend to take the longest.

Bull Takes Freeway Stroll Until CHP Mooves In, Steers Traffic

No bull: California Highway Patrol arrived to find a big bovine in the westbound fast lane of state Highway 4 in Concord.

BART: Ridership Will Continue To Lag Behind Pre-Pandemic Levels

"We're not going to have all those five-day commuters."

3 Injured In Byron Collision With FedEx Truck

Two patients were airlifted with major injuries while a third was treated at the scene, East Contra Costa fire officials said.

Concord Woman May Lose Eye After Rock Thrown From Hwy. 4 Overpass Crashes Through Her Windshield

Pam Burnett, described the incident in detail on a GoFundMe page set up to raise money for her medical bills.

See How Concord, Contra Costa Roads Stack Up To Rest Of Bay Area

A recently released report ranks Bay Area roads. See which cities topped the list and which were the worst.

Fatal Crash Reported On I-680 Near Hwy 4 In Contra Costa County

A Sig-alert remained in effect for several hours as CHP investigated the crash on northbound Interstate Highway 680 in Pacheco.

Update: Big Rig Driver Killed After Side-Swiping Vehicle, Overturning Near Byron

The East Contra Costa Fire Protection District said the crash happened at around 6:25 a.m. along the Byron Highway.

BART Adds More Trains As Ridership Continues To Bounce Back

The increase in the number of trains marks "the largest weekday service increase since the COVID-19 pandemic hit," BART officials said.

2 DUI Arrests Made In Concord Crackdown, Police Say

Another DUI saturation patrol is planned, according to the Concord Police Department.

BART, Other Agencies Call For Federal Pandemic Relief Funding

BART General Manager Bob Powers and executives from 12 transit agencies say the pandemic could easily derail the country's mass transit.

3 BART Commute Trains Travel To Pittsburg/Bay Point

Previously, because of low ridership amid the coronavirus, BART turned the three trains around at Pleasant Hill.

BART Service Resumes After Death At Pleasant Hill Station

BART stopped service on the Antioch line between Concord and Walnut Creek as emergency medical personnel and police responded to the death.

Fatality Reported In 3-Vehicle Crash Near Byron

A box truck, flat-bed truck and at least one other vehicle collided, the California Highway Patrol said.

Young Concord Man Critically Injured In Hit-And-Run: CHP

An 18-year-old from Concord suffered life-threatening injuries when he was struck at a freeway on-ramp, California Highway Patrol said.