Unincorporated Contra Costa County, CA – The Contra Costa County Public Works Department will apply fabric patching to several roads in the Byron area beginning on Monday, September 16, 2024, through Tuesday, October 1, 2024, barring unforeseen circumstances.
The work will occur Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. through 6:00 p.m., weather permitting. The purpose of this work is to extend the useful life of the roads and protect them from the damaging effects of water and natural weathering.
Should this schedule change, affected residents will be notified accordingly. Drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians may experience minor delays due to this work, but no permanent lane closures are anticipated.
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department:
The Contra County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) is responsible for the maintenance and operation of over 650 miles of roads, 79 miles of streams and channels, and over 150 County buildings. CCCPWD services include parks and recreation, sandbag distribution, flood control, road and facilities maintenance, and storm water management. CCCPWD operates two airports, Buchanan Field Airport in Concord, and Byron Airport in Byron. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at: www.cccpublicworks.org
- April 22 – Contra Costa County Set to Look at $5.97 Billion 2024-25 Budget
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Public Infrastructure Budget Challenges
- Road Fund – Expenditures for the Road Fund total approximately $85.5 million. This amount increased by $1.1 million from FY23-24 due to planned road maintenance and road improvement projects. Recommended project expenditures include: Countywide surface treatment, slurry seal, Marsh Creek Road Bridge Replacement, Byron Highway Bridge Replacement, and county liability insurance costs
- Flood Control – FY24-25 funding for Flood Control Districts totals $181 million and reflects an increase of $34 million from FY23-24. Major expenditures include drainage facilities maintenance, Walnut Creek Sediment Removal, Grayson and Walnut Creeks Levee Improvements, Lower Walnut Creek Restoration Vegetation Establishment, Lower Sand Creek Basin Expansion, Upper Sand Creek Basin Infrastructure Repair, and Wildcat Creek Fish Passage and Community Engagement.
- Due to the impact of Propositions 13 and 218 on County revenues, the Department has been unable to provide appropriate levels of maintenance for flood control and stormwater facilities. The deferred maintenance backlog is growing and will continue to grow without an infusion of revenue. In addition, the new Municipal Regional Stormwater Permit (MRP) requirements are well beyond what current funding can support.
- 2026 – a ballot initiative is in the works.
