Flooding closes lane on I-980 near Jackson Street, Oakland CA
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Road ClosureAs discussed during the dispatch call, flooding was reported on westbound Interstate 980 near Jackson Street in Oakland. One lane was underwater, and Caltrans was requested to place cones and warning signs. The water depth reportedly reached about six feet, halfway up the concrete barrier.
Audio|Heard on: California Highway Patrol - Oakland
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Transcript:
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96176, 1125[1] flooding.
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1765.
00:06
96176, let's find near Jackson Street off.
00:10
The lane is going to be underwater. Have Caltrans put up a mud banner and some cones.
00:24
10-4 West on 980 near Jackson Street, lane still under water.
00:27
Do we know how much water by chance?
00:34
Ninety-six to 100 and seventy-six, I would say fifty-two in length.
00:37
Pull up unit with it about 6 ft deep or halfway up the concrete barrier.
00:42
Attempt for all of them.
00:43
I don't know if they'll put up signs. They should send someone out to clear the drain.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
1125: Traffic hazard
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Location mentioned:
Jackson St, Oakland, CA 94607
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