Eastbound Ygnacio Valley Road Reopens In Walnut Creek

WALNUT CREEK, CA — UPDATE: The City of Walnut Creek announced at 9:45 p.m. Tuesday that eastbound Ygnacio Valley Road was reopened.

ORIGINAL POST: Downed power lines and trees prompted the closure early Tuesday morning of eastbound Ygnacio Valley Road east of downtown Walnut Creek, police said at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday.

In an update Tuesday afternoon, city officials said Walnut Creek Public Works crews continued to clear roadways where trees fell overnight. Most heavily impacted was Ygnacio Valley Road, which was still closed eastbound from Civic Drive to Tampico Place.

The city expected utility crews to continue working in the area through Wednesday.

"Avoid the area, and use Treat Blvd. as an alternate route," the city said. "Directional signs are in place to alert drivers."

For updates on when the lanes will reopen, text WCALERT to the text number 888-777.

For more information on storm-related issues, visits the storm preparedness webpage.

For storm-related issues on public property or in the public right-of-way, such as flooding, mudslides, landslides or downed trees, community members should contact Police Department Dispatch at 925-943-5844.