To: Board of Supervisors
From: Warren Lai, Public Works Director/Chief Engineer
Report Title: Approve and Authorize to fully close a portion of Third Avenue on May 25, 2026, through May 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., for the purpose of geotechnical soil sampling, Crockett area.
?Recommendation of the County Administrator ? Recommendation of Board Committee
RECOMMENDATIONS:
ADOPT Resolution approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close Third Avenue, between Lillian Street and Flora Street, and a portion of Third Avenue, between Ceres Street and Pomona Street, on May 25, 2026, through May 26, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., for the purpose of geotechnical soil sampling, Crockett area. (District V)
FISCAL IMPACT:
No fiscal impact.
BACKGROUND:
Due to the narrow road width of Third Avenue at the sampling locations, BSK Associates has requested the road closure to complete the soil borings. The roadway does not provide sufficient space to setup and operate drilling equipment while maintaining through traffic. This geotechnical work is being performed on behalf of the County for future road improvement projects at these locations. Applicant shall follow guidelines set forth by the Public Works Department.
CONSEQUENCE OF NEGATIVE ACTION:
Applicant will be unable to close the road to complete planned geotechnical soil sampling.
c: Alex Vazquez-Engineering Services, Marke Smith-Engineering Services, Jesse Ma-Engineering Services, Michelle Cordis-Maintenance, CHP, Sheriff-Patrol Division Commander
THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
and for Special Districts, Agencies and Authorities Governed by the Board
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IN THE MATTER OF: Approving and authorizing the Public Works Director, or designee, to fully close Third Avenue, between Lillian Street and Flora Street, and a portion of Third Avenue, between Ceres Street and Pomona Street, on May 25, 2026, through May 26, 202...
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