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Old Oct 8, 2016 | 1:40 pm
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Late morning northbound I'd probably drive 880/580 (Richmond Br.) /101. No need to go further east, and 37 is a mess if there are any issues whatsoever (including 1 slow car).

Southbound I'd be inclined to take 101S to GGB then through the park to 19th Ave. Although 19th Ave. can be a mess, you'll end up on 280. My hesitation for the reverse of your outbound is that 80 from the 580 split to the Maze (80/880/580) is now generally an all day congestion affair. Until somewhat recently it would lighten up from about 930 to 2, but those days are gone.

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