Oakland I-80 Traffic
What’s happening on the road RIGHT NOW! Real-time Oakland I-80 traffic information. Our maps show updates on road construction, traffic accidents, travel delays and the latest traffic speeds. Our Oakland I-80 traffic data is automatically updated every 5 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Oakland I-80 traffic cameras are an opportunity for drivers to make travel decisions based on visual road conditions. Congestion, traffic incidents, extreme weather and other conditions help make more informed travel decisions. Tweets from various government agencies on breaking travel information are essential tools in making for an easier commute and safer roadways.
Real-Time Oakland Area Traffic MapReal-Time traffic information and alerts about accidents, police, and hazards Courtesy of WAZE.com
Oakland Area Weather Forecast5-Day Weather Forecast Courtesy of Weather Underground
Live Oakland Area Traffic CamerasLIve feeds From the California Department of Transportation
I-80 before Toll Plaza
I-80 at I-580 Junction
I-80 at CR WOF Powell Street
I-80 at Powell Street
-80 at Oakland Bay Bridge
I-80 at Ashby
California DOT TweetsSocial Media Posts From the California Department of Transportation
California Road NewsLatest Headlines From The I-80 Exit Guide Newsroom
Traffic Delays for I-80 Lane, Ramp Closure Near Dutch Flat in Placer County
Significant Traffic Delays for Extended I-80 Lane Closures in the Sierra Begin December 14
Full I-80 Closure, Detour in Yolo County December 14-15
Oakland Area Insider TipsThe Inside Scoop from Seasoned I-80 Travelers.
Traffic and timing: I-80 through Oakland (esp. the MacArthur Maze area) clogs heavily 7–10 a.m. and 3–7 p.m.; 880 is often worse. If you can, time your pass for late morning or after 8 p.m. to avoid the worst backups and lane-weaving near the Maze.
Tolls and FasTrak: Heading west toward the Bay Bridge is toll-only (no toll eastbound), and all lanes are cashless. If you don’t have FasTrak, you’ll get a license-plate toll bill in the mail—make sure your plate and address are current.
Lane discipline and exits: Exits for Oakland surface streets come up quickly and traffic tends to be fast and aggressive. Stay right if you might exit, and watch for last-second mergers from drivers trying to avoid slow 880 or switch between 80, 580, and 24.
Safety at stops: For gas, food, or bathroom breaks, use well-known chains near Emeryville or Berkeley rather than pulling off randomly in industrial stretches. Don’t leave anything visible in your car—smash-and-grab break-ins are common in the whole Bay Area.
