Closures and Delays
Emergency Closures
Fire and Weather-Related Road Closures
Public Works does not maintain this page on weekends or holidays. If there is an emergency event that requires evacuations, associated road closures will be updated on the Evacuation Map found on the Current Evacuation page.
Butler Fire - Road updates as of July 30th, 2025
Sawyers Bar Road - Scheduled Closures
Due to recent downgrades in evacuation zones, Sawyers Bar Road will now be open to the public during the following hours:
Open to the Public:
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
9:00 PM - 5:00 AM
Closed to the Public:
5:00 AM – 10:00 AM
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
These restricted hours on Sawyers Bar Road are in place to allow fire personnel to safely conduct operations. During closed hours, the road is heavily used by engines, crews, equipment, and emergency responders.
Important Reminder:
If you choose to travel on Sawyers Bar Road during open hours, you are entering an active fire zone. There is ongoing fire activity in the area, and hazards still exist—including:
- Fire equipment and personnel on the roadway
- Unstable slopes and falling debris
- Limited visibility and changing conditions
Please drive slowly, stay alert, and give right-of-way to emergency vehicles at all times. Use extreme caution and avoid unnecessary travel through the area.
Cecilville Road - Closed between the community of Forks of Salmon and Knownothing Creek due to falling debris.
Salmon River Road - OPEN - Please anticipate increased fire related traffic and drive with caution within the burn scar.
McKinney Fire Burn Scar - CAUTION STATEMENT - During high-intensity rain events, the following county roads may be impacted by debris flows: Hawkinsville Humbug Road, Humbug Creek Road, Yreka Walker Road, Eliza Gulch Road, Middle Fork Humbug Road, Klamath River Road, Barkhouse Creek Road, Walker Road, and Beaver Creek Road. Heed all safety orders.
Construction Delays and Detours
Construction Delays
Klamath River Dam Removals
Copco Road - Periodic road repairs between Mile Post 3.0 (Intersection with Ager Road) and Mile Post 19.4 (Intersection of Fall Creek Road).
Please drive with caution and watch for road maintenance crews.
Frequent Winter Closures
Please take some time to familiarize yourself with the Snow Removal Policy:
Siskiyou County Public Works Snow Removal Policy
Advisory Location: Everitt Memorial Highway -- @ McBride Springs Gate
Status: OPEN
Date Expected to Re-open: N/A
Reason: N/A
Updated: 07/30/2025
Advisory Location: Everitt Memorial Highway -- @ Bunny Flat
Status: OPEN
Date Expected to Re-open: NA
Reason: N/A
Updated: 07/30/2025
Advisory Location: Castle Lake Road -- 2.5 miles from WA Barr Road
Status: OPEN
Date Expected to Re-open: N/A
Reason: N/A
Updated: 07/30/2025
Advisory Location: Sawyers Bar Road.
Status: OPEN - See Butler Fire Info (above)
Date Expected to Re-open: N/A
Reason: N/A
Updated: 07/30/2025
