SAN FRANCISCO (KCBS) -- A tanker truck carrying 8,600 gallons of gasoline overturned, caught on fire and then exploded early Sunday, April 29th, causing the eastbound I-80 connector to eastbound I-580 to collapse onto the westbound I-80 connector to southbound I-880.
Only the driver of the truck was hurt. He suffered second-degree burns to his hands, arms and face, according to the CHP.
Authorities said the accident may cause the worst disruption for Bay Area commuters since the 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake damaged a section of the Bay Bridge itself. Motorists are advised to avoid the Bay Bridge maze area or take public transportation. Recommended detours and updates on construction are linked below.
Hear the raw audio of authorities communicating the morning of the Maze collapse. (5/4/07; 63:00)
Caltrans Director Will Kempton discusses the repair timeline. (5/4/07; 4:29)
Gregg Bragg, a C.H.P. Motor Carrier Expert discusses the state's enforcement efforts. (5/3/07; 4:02)
CBS 5 reporter Anna Werner discusses safety violations with the truck involved at the MacArthur Maze. (5/2/07; 4:09)
Traffic and Commute:
John Goodwin, with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, discusses the MacArthur Maze. (5/3/07; 4:30)
S.F.Chronicle staff writer Dan Fost discusses MacAruthur Maze troubles. (5/2/07; 4:28)
Randy Rentschler, with the Metropolitan Transportation Commission, discusses Bay Area traffic. (5/2/07; 3:36)
John Goia, a Contra Costa Co. Supervisor, talks about the burden on city streets. (4/30; 4:51)
BART Representative Jim Allison talks about how the system will help offset traffic impact (4/29)
Golden Gate Bridge District Spokeswoman Marry Curry on commute effects. (4/29; 2:34)
The Structure and Reconstruction:
Caltrans Director Will Kempton on what tests taken from the MacArthur Maze should reveal and future reconstruction plans. (5/1; 4:46)
Dr. John Osteraas of Exponent Engineering Firm on procedures being taken for future safety ensurance. (5/1; 3:32)
CTC's Jim Ghielmetti discusses funding issues for transportation maintenance. (5/1; 3:44)
Mark Ketchum, VP of OPAC Engineering, on the structure of the Maze. (4/30; 4:55)
Rod Diridon of Mineta Transportation analyzes the impact of the freeways' collapse and preventative measures that can be made for the future. (4/30; 3:39)
Hassan Astaneh-asl, Prof. of Structural Engineering at U.C. Berkeley, is at the site. (4/30/07; 5:17)
Alternatives:
KCBS Technology Analyst Larry Magid discusses the MacArthur Maze and telecommuting. (4/30/07; 3:26)
Initial Reports:
Bay Area Transportation Officials hold a news conference on the collapse. (4/29; 10:04)
Rod Diridon, director of the Mineta Transportation Institute. (4/29; 7:57)
Other Resources
Free Public Transit Options
Map of Collapse and Alternate Routes
See photos of the damage
CBS 5 Video Tour of the Damage
KCBS Video on Demand
Schwarzenegger: Emergency After Highway Collapse
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency after a critical section of highway near the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge collapsed. He also authorized free transit Monday on ferries, buses and the rail system. (4/30; 1:32)
California Highway Collapse, Traffic Disrupted
A tanker carrying 8,600 gallons of gasoline crashed and caught fire on a California highway interchange; a section of the highway collapsed and will cause major disruptions for commuters. (4/29; 1:29)
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