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CHP Reports on Quake-Related Road Damage; Raceway Event Is Happening
GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma is still going on today, as is the 49ers game at Levi's Stadium.
The California Highway Patrol is reporting earthquake-related damage in four places this morning:
- state Highway 121 at state Highway 29
- state Highway 121 at Cuttings Wharf in Napa County
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- Old Sonoma Road between Congress Valley Road and Buhman Avenue in Napa
- Petrified Forest Road at Saxton Road in Calistoga
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Traffic control operations are in effect in the damaged locations, but all roads are open to the public, the CHP reports.
CHP officials are asking for the public’s help in detecting additional damaged roads, particularly damage that could result in a crash.
Anyone with information can call 1-800-835-5247.
Other reminders and notices from the CHP:
Many areas are without power, resulting in deactivated traffic signal lights. The CHP reminds the public that dysfunctional traffic signals must be treated as all-way stop signs. Please check carefully at each intersection before proceeding through.
Damage was reported to structures within the City of Napa. At this time, the Napa Police Department requests that people avoid the areas of damage, and to avoid entering Napa area if you have no urgent business there.
The Go Pro Grand Prix scheduled today at Sonoma Raceway is still on, and all roadways accessing Sonoma Raceway (US-101, SR-37, I--80) are open as normal.
The 49er Game at the Levi’s Stadium is also still scheduled. All roadways accessing Levi’s Stadium are open as normal. Please be aware that some public transit providers, including Amtrak and ACE train, have cancelled their service due to the earthquake. Consequently, please anticipate heavy traffic and delays in the area.
Prepare for the trip:http://www.levisstadium.com/getting-here/
The CHP is on duty as normal, working to keep you safe. Please remember, during incidents like these, it is important to not tie up the 9-1-1 system. Please call 9-1-1 only in a life-threatening emergency.
Related: BAY AREA QUAKE: Click here for Patch’s Full Earthquake Coverage
--Bay City News contributed to this report.
--Photo of Sonoma Raceway area on Aug. 24. Credit: Autumn Johnson
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