A substantial pothole wreaked havoc on southbound Interstate 880 in Oakland this morning, causing significant vehicle damage and traffic disruptions. At least a dozen vehicles suffered flat tires after encountering the large pothole near the Oak Street onramp, as reported by KRON4. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) logged the road damage as approximately 8 to 12 feet wide, stretching across an entire traffic lane.
The disruption led to the temporary closure of multiple lanes on the interstate, resulting in considerable congestion during the morning rush hour. An early update revealed that the affected vehicles were moved off the roadway to receive assistance. Following the incident, CHP moved swiftly, with one lane opened by 7:13 a.m. and two lanes available shortly after at 7:29 a.m., according to an incident log from the CHP…