2 Full Weekend Closures Set For Northbound 242 In Concord

CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CA — Caltrans has scheduled two weekends of full and partial highway closures on northbound state Highway 242 in Concord. During these closures, Caltrans will perform major roadway rehabilitation work on northbound SR-242.

Northbound SR-242 is scheduled to be closed starting at 10 p.m. Friday, July 9, until 10 a.m. Monday, July 12. A second weekend closure is scheduled from 10 p.m. Friday, July 16, until 10 a.m. Monday, July 19.

During these closures, northbound SR-242 will be fully closed overnight but one lane will be reopened on northbound SR-242 during the daytime.

Northbound SR-242 will be closed both weekends between the SR-242/I-680 separation and the Concord Avenue onramp in Concord. The Concord Avenue onramps to northbound SR-242 will remain open during these closures. The Clayton Road offramp from northbound SR-242 will be closed from Friday night until Sunday morning each weekend.

Northbound SR-242 Detour Route

During the northbound SR-242 closures, motorists heading east toward Pittsburg and Antioch are advised to use northbound I-680 to connect with eastbound state Highway 4 (SR-4).

Local traffic is advised to use alternate routes including Monument Boulevard, Willow Pass Road and Concord Avenue. Motorists should watch for detour signs and expect weekend traffic delays on Willow Pass Road, Monument Boulevard and Concord Avenue.