Highway 4 widening in Contra Costa County causes delays

June 13, 2012

The widening of Highway 4 in East Contra Costa County has caused increased delays on what has been identified as one of the top 10 most congested commuting corridors in the nation as well as the San Francisco Bay area’s most congested corridor, according to a Times Herald report.

 A recent study by traffic data-tracking firm INRIX saw Highway 4 jump from No. 37 to No. 10 in the U.S. rankings for highway congestion, and at least some of the blame for the jump is being pinned on the ongoing work to widen the highway from four to eight lanes from Pittsburg through Antioch.

The INRIX rankings were based on real-time data and analysis from about 4 million vehicles carrying global-positioning devices that traveled the nation's major roads, according to company spokesman Jim Bak. The study looked at additional travel time on roads during rush hour compared with when traffic was flowing freely.

The East Bay ranked as the nation's third worst region in the study.

The improvements to the highway will not be completed for at least three more years.

About the Author

Deborah Whistler

Sponsored Recommendations

Stop Sweating Temperature Excursions

Advanced chemical indicators give you the peace of mind that comes from reliable insights into your supply chains. Compromised shipments can be identified the moment they arrive...

How Electric Vehicles Help You Prolong the Life of Your Fleet

Before adopting electric vehicles for commercial/government fleets, prioritize cost inquiries. Maintenance is essential; understand the upkeep of EV fleets. Here’s what you need...

How to Choose the Right Route Planning Solution

This free buyer's guide will help equip you with the knowledge and insights needed to analyze route planning software and vendors in the market and, ultimately, make an informed...

How to Put Your Trucking Data to Work

How fleets can overcome data overload to optimize operations and get ahead.

Voice your opinion!

To join the conversation, and become an exclusive member of FleetOwner, create an account today!