Pine Flat Drivers Can Check Tulare County’s Live Road-Closure Map and Report Unsafe Conditions

PINE FLAT, Tulare County — Tulare County maintains a public road-closure map for unincorporated areas, a useful tool for Pine Flat residents who rely on mountain roads for work, schooling, medical visits and emergency travel.

The county states that its roadway crews update closure information as conditions change. Problems such as fallen trees, floodwater, erosion and damaged pavement can make a route unsafe even when an online navigation app continues to show it as open. The county cautions motorists not to remove or pass closure barricades.

For nonemergency hazards on county-maintained roads, the Resource Management Agency offers a road-service request process and telephone assistance at 559-624-7000. The agency asks residents to supply the road name, nearest cross street or address and a clear description of the concern. Imminent threats to life should be reported through 911.

What local residents should know

Mountain residents should save the county closure page before storm season and keep a backup travel route when possible. Maintenance responsibility can differ between county roads, state routes and forest roads, so reports should be directed to the correct agency.

Primary source: Tulare County or California official record.

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