Published Jul 8, 2026 7:57 am
Columbia, CA — Travelers in two areas of Tuolumne County should prepare for traffic delays over the coming days due to work being conducted by the Tuolumne Utilities District.
TUD reports that sewer maintenance will be conducted along Parrotts Ferry Road between Airport Road and Hudson Road. The work is taking place today (Wednesday) and Thursday between 7 am – 4 pm. There will be one-way traffic control in place, with delays of up to about 15 minutes possible. Travelers are encouraged to consider taking an alternate route, if possible.
In addition, a paving project continues on Sommette Drive in the Phoenix Lake area today through this coming Monday (July 13). 10-minute delays are possible between 7 am – 5:30 pm on weekdays.
Written by BJ Hansen.
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