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NewsNBC Bay Area — East BayJuly 2, 2026Alameda

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. to Sunday, July 5, at 5 a.m. to reduce wildfire risk from illegal fireworks. Local agencies are coordinating the closure to ensure emergency vehicle access to the high-risk area.

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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 will be closed between Skyline Boulevard, Claremont Avenue, and Fish Ranch Road.
  • The closure begins Saturday at 4 a.m. and ends Sunday at 5 a.m.
  • Lomas Cantadas at Grizzly Peak Boulevard is included in the closure area.
  • The closure is a coordinated effort by the East Bay Regional Park District, Orinda Police, Moraga Police, 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 closure is intended to facilitate emergency vehicle access to the Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone.
  • The area is considered high-risk due to dry vegetation, Diablo wind conditions, and potential illegal fireworks activity.

Who's Mentioned

locationGrizzly Peak Boulevard“Primary location of the road closure.”locationOakland Hills“Area affected by the wildfire risk and road closures.”organizationOakland Fire Department“Participating in the multi-agency fire safety operation.”organizationMoraga Police Department“Participating in the multi-agency fire safety operation.”organizationEast Bay Regional Park District“Participating in the multi-agency fire safety operation.”organizationContra Costa County“Issued the press release regarding the closures.”personDamon Covington“Oakland Fire Department Fire Chief who commented on the closure.”organizationOrinda Police Department“Participating in the multi-agency fire safety operation.”