Update: Approach to Golden Gate Bridge Re-opened

By: M. Whitney Jr. - Mon, 30 Apr 2012 09:10:49 -0800

SAN FRANCISCO (BCN)--The northbound approach to the Golden Gate Bridge has reopened as scheduled Monday morning and commuters are making their way along the roadway after crews completed around-the-clock demolition work on Doyle Drive over the weekend, a Caltrans spokeswoman said.

Traffic was flowing smoothly on the road Monday morning as motorists adjusted to the new roadway that is undergoing a $1.1 billion seismic upgrade project, Caltrans spokeswoman Molly Graham said.

She advised drivers making the commute along Doyle Drive to expect some delays.

"Generally when there is a big change like this, drivers need time to get used to it and adjust," she said.

The five-lane approach to the bridge now features a moveable barrier that allows three lanes to be dedicated to the busiest direction of traffic, Graham said.

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