MG MGB and MGB GT Tech Talk
How is this melted bridge going to affect the NAMGBR gathering in Rohnert Park? Also, we were planning on going into SF to visit family, etc. Is that now not possible? Or, will the ferries be able to get us there?
TIA
Chris,
Just head over the Golden Gate and into SF from Rohnert Park.
Straight shot, better drive.
I'd just expect more traffic than normal on all the other bridges into SF. Not that I've ever been there!
My relatives are all down San Carlos, Hillsborough way so I'll use San Mateo or Dumbarton. Hopefully traffic there won't be too much worse. Are your relatives North or South, Chris?
Everyone,
Here's the scoop. From Rohnert Park, San Fransisco is a straight shot south on 101 across the Golden Gate Bridge. To go see relatives in San Carlos/Hillsborough, you'd still take the Golden Gate Bridge and as soon as you get off the bridge, take 19th Avenue South about 6 miles to 280 south. The only routes affected are those leaving San Francisco heading for Walnut Creek/Concord and those headed South on 80 trying to get to the Oakland Airport. The evening commute out of SF is going to be brutal for those folks trying to get to the East Bay. If you need to do that from Rohnert park, drive south on 101 to 37 or to the Richmond Bridge then take 80 south to the Richmond BART station and hop the train. Parking at the BART stations is going to be difficult so if you can get someone to drop you off, you'll be better off. Best of luck. Basil
PS- I live about 6 miles from Rohnert Park and have a 3000 square foot shop at my home. If any of you break down while there, call me.
Shouldn't affect the gathering at all. It is normally a congested area anyways. The detours already are in place. The MacArthur Maze is located an hour if not more south of Rohnert Park in the East Bay. http://cbs5.com/local/local_story_119163155.html lists the detours.
Chris, just take 101 south from Rohnert Park, cross the Golden Gate Bridge and you will be in San Francisco. If you are a AAA member, stop by your local office before you leave Pendleton for any updated maps of the area.
Rex,
Just take 101 South from Rohnert park to get to San Carlos, no reason for you to go out of your way. Essentially one onramp and one offramp to the Bay Bridge is affected. If you need to use the Bay Bridge to go from Rohnert Park to San Carlos, you will not be affected. Traffic heading into Oakland and going east is what's affected. If you are a AAA member, stop by your local office and get a map. Here's a link to the detours http://cbs5.com/local/local_story_119163155.html
about the same way that a Russian ship taking out the footings of the Astoria bridge would affect a meeting in Longview.
no effect at all. Miles and miles away.
Thanks all. Rex, I'm not sure where they are now; Jane's Dad was in Palo Alto, but has moved to some other surrounding town.
Anywhere near Palo Alto, San Carlos, Hillsborough... won't be affected. 101 South to 19th Avenue in SF. 19th Avenue to 280 south. 280 South to city of your choice. The only bad part is thzt 101 does not run through SF - You'll have to take surface streets. 101 south of SF is always brutal so 280 is a much quicker route. Best of luck. Basil
Kimberly Wrote:
chris Wrote:
Basil Adams Wrote:
Okay, the Richmond Bart station is out. In 22 years of living in and near SF, I've ridden BART twice - from the City to an A's playoff game and back.
However, if you're staying in Napa, stay away from 880. The transition from 80 West to 880 South is closed. From Napa, take 80 south to the Richmond/San Rafael bridge and come across to 101 or take 121 to 37 to 101 south. Either way, use the Golden Gate Bridge to 19th avenue to 280 to get to the peninsula. Don't go near 880. Best of luck. Basil
Basil Adams Wrote:
If they're in Castro Valley, Take 580 to 980 to 880 to get tho the San Mateo bridge to get to the peninsula. That route is open. If they're in the Castro District of SF, come in on 101 :)
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b54406barrel Wrote:
Sunnyvale is where Jane's Dad moved to, next to her brother.
My grandpa moved to California during WWII and was offered land in Crow Canyon for some ridiculous price like $10 per acre. Couldn't afford it. I too remember when Crow Canyon was way out in the country.
Thread hijacked.
Lonnie
My folks lived in San Jose in the 30's-40's & then pop got a telegram from the Navy on Dec. 9, 1941 that said report to Mare Island & he was on a ship headed to Pearl a few days later. After WWII, he worked in the shipyard for a few years before moving to OR. He collected quite a few souvenirs.....
