Bridge Closure In Lamorinda: Construction

LAMORINDA, CA — Construction work is forcing the closure of the Canyon Road bridge. A new phase began on Monday that includes the closing of the road Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Shelter-in-place requirements and school closures have greatly reduced traffic on the road, and it's hoped that the selected hours for closure will have the least impact on residents.

"The Town considered a number of traffic options during the construction period to ensure the safety of the construction workers, motorist safety and the efficient construction of the project," the Moraga Police Department said in a statement. "Although the closure of Canyon Road, even for a portion of the day, was not the original plan, after Town staff examined the area with the contractor and observed the tight, compact area in which the construction is occurring, Town staff decided that the road closure option is the safest for both motorists and the construction workers and should allow the work to be done as quickly as possible, hopefully reducing the impact on residents."

If you're concerned about emergency vehicles getting through,the Town has also developed a system to notify the construction crew if police, fire or EMS units are responding to an emergency on the west side of the bridge. Moraga Police is coordinating this with the Moraga-Orinda Fire District, the Sheriff’s Office and other emergency services agencies in the area.

If you have any questions, call Sharon Chan, Assistant Engineer, at 925-888-7028.