Posey Tube linking Oakland to Alameda closing for construction

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Tuesday, January 17, 2017
The Posey Tube connecting Oakland to Alameda is seen in this undated image.
The Posey Tube connecting Alameda to Oakland is seen in this undated image.
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ALAMEDA, Calif. (KGO) -- The Posey Tube - one of the main arteries to the island of Alameda will be shut down for three nights beginning Monday night.

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The closure will allow Caltrans crews to perform maintenance and clean the tunnel, which connects Alameda to Oakland.

The shutdown begins at 10 p.m. and ends at 5 a.m. Detours will be in place, and drivers should expect delays.