PRESS RELEASE

A portion of County Road 22 will be closed starting Friday, December 26, due to the anticipated high-water levels in the Sacramento River from the heavy rainfall in Northern California over the past week. The closure will extend from approximately one mile east of the County Road 102 and Main Street intersection to the Interstate 5 westbound ramp intersection with County Road 22.

When water levels rise in the Sacramento River, the Fremont Weir—located about seven miles northeast of Woodland—spills into the Yolo Bypass to reduce downstream flooding as the river approaches Sacramento. County Road 22, which runs through the Yolo Bypass, becomes submerged during these conditions and remains closed until river levels drop below the Fremont Weir’s elevation and spilling stops. The bypass may remain flooded for several weeks, resulting in an extended road closure. Once waters recede, Yolo County Road Maintenance will assess, clean, and repair any flood-related damage before reopening the roadway to traffic.

Detour signs will be posted to direct motorists to alternate routes. The primary detour is expected to be Interstate 5, which has bridges over the Yolo Bypass in both travel directions. Access to properties and businesses along the closed section of road will be maintained. For the County’s Road Closures map, visit www.YoloCounty.gov/road-closures.