California Department of Transportation

09/29/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/29/2026 17:32

UPDATE: Overnight Full Closures Continues on State Route 4 Scheduled Between Balfour Road and Walnut Boulevard In Contra Costa County

UPDATE: Overnight Full Closures Continues on State Route 4 Scheduled Between Balfour Road and Walnut Boulevard In Contra Costa County

Published: Sep 29, 2026

Nightly Full closures continue tonight between the hours of 7:00 PM to 8:00 AM

Contra Costa County -For the safety of the motoring public and our crews Caltrans Construction has scheduled full closures for ongoing striping operations on State Route 4 (SR-4), spanning from Hillcrest Avenue to Byron Highway to apply permanent striping. Full closures of SR-4 in both east and westbound directions will continue tonight, September 29, 2026, between Balfour Boulevard, and Walnut Boulevard from 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 a.m. Westbound SR-4 will reopen at 5:00 a.m.

Please note: All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Drivers should note that Lane and ramp closure will continue to take place on SR-4 every Monday through Friday night between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. To search for current District 4 lane closure information, please click here. This project is tentatively scheduled to be complete by Summer 2027.

Changeable message signs (CMS) will be posted throughout the corridor to assist drivers. For 24/7 traffic updates, follow 511.org on X. For real-time traffic, visit Caltrans QuickMap.

DETOUR INFORMATION

EASTBOUND:

To Livermore:

  • Exit EB Hwy 4 on Balfour Rd
  • Right on Walnut Blvd
  • Left turn on Vasco Rd.

To Byron and Discovery Bay:

  • Exit EB Hwy 4 on Balfour Rd
  • Turn Left on Balfour Rd
  • Turn right on Walnut Blvd
  • Turn right on Marsh Creek Road.

WESTBOUND:

From Vasco Rd:

  • Make a right on Walnut Blvd
  • Turn left on Balfour Rd
  • Take the WB Hwy 4 onramp

From Byron and Discovery Bay:

  • Turn right on Walnut Blvd
  • Turn left on Balfour Rd
  • Take the WB Hwy 4 onramp.

All work is weather dependent and is subject to change.

Please follow posted signs and detour routes during these closure periods. Motorists are advised to expect delays and allow extra travel time. Please see next page for more detour information.

For 24/7 traffic updates, please visit 511.org: https://x.com/511SFBay
For real-time information, visit Caltrans QuickMap: https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov
Follow us on X: https://x.com/CaltransD4
Or call 1-800-472-7623, 1-800-427-ROAD for state highway conditions statewide.

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