County Public Works Dept. says closed county roads to reopen Friday by 5:00 p.m.
Contra Costa County plans to reopen the following roads by 5:00 p.m. on January 13, 2017.
- Marsh Creek Road between the Clayton city limits and Deer Valley Road
- Morgan Territory Road between Marsh Creek Road and Manning Road
- McEwen Road between Highway 4 and Carquinez Scenic Drive
The closures wererequired due to mudslides and flooding concerns. Alhambra Valley Road between Bear Creek Road and Castro Ranch Road is closed indefinitely. Signs and message boards will alert drivers of the closure. There is not an estimated timeframe for reopening Alhambra Valley Road at this time.Drivers are encouraged to use the routes on the map below as alternate routes for Alhambra Valley Road.
If you’re concerned about flooding at your home or business, it’s not too late to visit one of the free sandbag stations located throughout the county. Please note that you’ll need to bring a shovel, but bags and sand are available for free. Find out details regarding County sandbag sites at www.cccounty.us/sandbags.
County Public Works Maintenance road crews maintain the storm drain inlets through a program of annual inspection and cleaning. To report a clogged catch basin or drainage inlet please call the Public Works Maintenance Division at 925-313-7000 during work hours and after hours call Sheriff’s Dispatch at 925-646-2441.
Important phone numbers and webpages:
(925) 313-7000 Public Works Maintenance Division- For emergencies during normal business hours
(707) 551-4100 California Highway Patrol- For emergencies after hours
(925) 646-2441 Contra Costa County Sheriffs Dispatch- For emergencies after hours
http://www.cccounty.us/sandbags – Contra Costa County Sand Bag Locations
http://www.cccounty.us/5906/Winter-Storm-Preparedness-Winter Storm Preparedness
http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/5895/Flooding-Information-Flood Information
http://www.cccounty.us/332/FEMA-Floodplain-Program- FEMA Floodplain Program
http://www.contracosta.ca.gov/1578/Flood-Forecast-Information-How to Flood Forecast
http://www.co.contra-costa.ca.us/5907/Flood-Preparedness-California Flood Preparedness
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