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NewsNBC Bay Area — Local NewsJuly 2, 2026California

Grizzly Peak Boulevard to close for July 4th holiday

Multiple roads in the Oakland Hills will be closed from Saturday, July 4, at 4 a.m. until Sunday, July 5, at 5 a.m. to reduce wildfire risk. Local agencies are implementing the closure to ensure emergency vehicle access and prevent fires caused by illegal fireworks.

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Why It Matters

Residents and commuters in the Oakland Hills must use alternate routes during the 25-hour closure period to avoid restricted areas near Grizzly Peak Boulevard.

Key Facts

  • Grizzly Peak Boulevard and surrounding roads will close from Saturday at 4 a.m. to Sunday at 5 a.m.
  • Affected roads include Lomas Cantadas at Grizzly Peak Boulevard between Skyline Boulevard, Claremont Avenue, and Fish Ranch Road.
  • The closure is a coordinated effort by the East Bay Regional Park District, Orinda PD, Moraga PD, Contra Costa County Public Works, Oakland Fire, and Oakland Public Works.
  • All fireworks are illegal in Oakland, Contra Costa County, and unincorporated areas of Alameda County.
  • The area is designated as a 'Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone'.
  • The closure is intended to facilitate emergency vehicle access and prevent wildfire ignition.
  • The 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm, which destroyed 3,000 homes and caused 25 deaths, originated in this area.

Who's Mentioned

organizationEast Bay Regional Park District“Coordinating agency for the fire safety operation.”organizationContra Costa County“Issued the press release regarding the closure.”organizationContra Costa County Public Works Department“Participating agency in the safety operation.”other3,000“Number of residences lost in the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm.”personDamon Covington“Oakland Fire Department Fire Chief.”organizationOrinda Police Department“Participating agency in the safety operation.”organizationMoraga Police Department“Participating agency in the safety operation.”organizationOakland Fire Department“Participating agency in the safety operation.”locationOakland Hills“Area affected by the closure and wildfire risk.”organizationOakland Public Works“Participating agency in the safety operation.”locationGrizzly Peak Boulevard“Primary location of the road closure.”other25“Number of lives lost in the 1991 Oakland Hills Firestorm.”