Police activity on Golden Gate Bridge slowing traffic in both directions
SAN FRANCISCO — Police and CHP activity midspan on the Golden Gate Bridge is impacting traffic in both directions on U.S. Highway 101 Saturday morning, according to authorities.
The KCBS Traffict Twitter account posted at around 9:42 that police and CHP were dealing with a person in the netting over the side of the bridge.
There’s a situation on the #GoldenGateBridge, 101 north near midspan, that has #CHP and Police working with an individual in or around the netting. Traffic northbound is slow from Veterans, and southbound is slow across the span. #KCBSTraffic
— KCBS Radio – The Traffic Leader (@KCBSAMFMTraffic) March 18, 2023
CHP confirmed that a severe traffic alert had been issued. The right northbound lane of the span is being blocked by the police activity, but slow traffic is persisting in both directions.
Motorists are advised to expect delays and use alternate routes to avoid the area. Currently there is no estimated time to reopen the roadway.
