Traffic & Transit
Highway 37 Reopens After Weekend Flooding; Lane Closure Continues
A Novato Creek levy overflow triggered flooding over the weekend, Caltrans said.
NORTH BAY, CA — Most lanes on state Highway 37 reopened Monday after flooding over the weekend prompted the road’s closure between U.S. Highway 101 and Atherton Avenue just south of Sonoma County.
All eastbound lanes in Marin County were open as of 11 a.m. Monday.
The right westbound lane of the highway remained closed as of 10 a.m. Tuesday between US 101 and Atherton Avenue, with no estimate for when it would reopen.
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State Route 37 btwn Hwy 101 and Atherton Av. in Marin County (including connector ramps from Hwy 101) remains closed since late yesterday afternoon. No ETO. Novato Creek overflowed levy. Despite pumping, continued creek flow and high tides make reopening difficult to predict. pic.twitter.com/Au54S8vnPc
— Caltrans District 4 (@CaltransD4) January 15, 2023
The full highway closure went into effect just after 5:30 p.m. Saturday.
A Novato Creek levy overflow triggered the flooding, Caltrans said.
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Caltrans crews on Sunday were able to pump out standing water from the highway.
“Caltrans understands this highway closure has impacted the daily commute for residents who live in Marin and other North Bay communities,” the agency said.
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