Closures and Delays
Emergency Closures
Fire and Weather-Related Road Closures
Public Works does not maintain this page on weekends or holidays. If there is an emergency event that requires evacuations, associated road closures will be updated on the Evacuation Map found on the Current Evacuation page.
Please use caution when traveling along roads that have been impacted by wildfire.
McKinney Fire Burn Scar - CAUTION STATEMENT - During high-intensity rain events, the following county roads may be impacted by debris flows: Hawkinsville Humbug Road, Humbug Creek Road, Yreka Walker Road, Eliza Gulch Road, Middle Fork Humbug Road, Klamath River Road, Barkhouse Creek Road, Walker Road, and Beaver Creek Road. Heed all safety orders.
Yreka Walker Road - OPEN
Construction Delays and Detours
Construction Delays
Walker Road at McKinney Creek - From July 15 to August 2, the McKinney Post Fire Restoration Project will be replacing the Walker Road (McKinney Creek) culverts at 25412 Walker Road, approximately 1.7 miles west of Walker Bridge. During the week of July 22 thru 25, through traffic will be restricted to use by local Walker Road residents, McKinney Creek USFS Road residents, and emergency traffic only. A temporary detour will be constructed for use during this time. However, the detour may not be passable by vehicles towing trailers. Westbound traffic is advised to access Walker Road via it's westerly intersection with Highway 96 near the Klamath River Bridge. Expect construction activity as well as 15 minute delays during the weeks of July 15 thru 19, and July 29 thru August 2.
Klamath River Dam Removals
Copco Road - Periodic road repairs between Mile Post 3.0 (Intersection with Ager Road) and Mile Post 19.4 (Intersection of Fall Creek Road).
Please drive with caution and watch for road maintenance crews.
Frequent Winter Closures
Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the Snow Removal Policy:
Siskiyou County Public Works Snow Removal Policy
Advisory Location: Everitt Memorial Highway -- @ McBride Springs Gate
Status: OPEN
Date Expected to Re-open: N/A
Reason: N/A
Updated: 03/19/2024
Advisory Location: Everitt Memorial Highway -- @ Bunny Flat
Status: CLOSED
Date Expected to Re-open: July 1, 2024 (Weather Permitting)
Reason: Annual Winter Closure
Updated: 03/19/2024
Advisory Location: Castle Lake Road -- 2.5 miles from WA Barr Road
Status: OPEN
Date Expected to Re-open: N/A
Reason: N/A
Updated: 03/19/2024
Advisory Location: Sawyers Bar Road
Status: OPEN
Date Expected to Re-open: N/A
Reason: N/A
Updated: 03/19/2024