October 28, 2019, Martinez, CA – Contra Costa County Public Works would like to remind motorists in cases of power outages, traffic signals effectively become all-way stop controlled by default, in accordance with the California Vehicle Code (CVC 21800). Road users should exercise extra caution when approaching intersections and expect delays during these power outage events. The County does not place temporary stop signs when a traffic signal becomes inoperable.
About Contra Costa County Public Works Department:
Contra Costa County Public Works Department (CCCPWD) maintains over 660 miles of roads, 150 miles of streams, channels and other drainage and over 200 County buildings throughout Contra Costa County. CCCPWD provides services such as Parks and Recreation, Sand Bag Distribution and Flood Control throughout unincorporated areas of Contra Costa County. For more information about CCCPWD, please visit us at www.cccpublicworks.org.
Contact: Monish Sen, 925.313.2187