Westbound lanes of Bay Bridge closed as protestors call for Gaza ceasefire

SAN FRANCISCO — All westbound lanes of the Bay Bridge heading into San Francisco from Oakland were closed Thursday morning as protestors called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

The San Francisco Department of Emergency Management called the event a “civic demonstration.” The protestors were stationed on the lanes before Treasure Island.

ALERTSF: A Civic Demonstration is affecting Bay Bridge in the Westbound Direction before Treasure Island.

Expect delays and use alternate routes. Check https://t.co/KhHeZty2yc for realtime traffic and transit updates. https://t.co/w8JqxxENML

— San Francisco Department of Emergency Management (@SF_emergency) November 16, 2023

As of 8:05 a.m., there was no word as to when the lanes would reopen. The California Highway Patrol confirmed that officers were at the scene.

This is a developing report. Check back for updates.