Published Oct 31, 2026 2:30 pm : Updated Oct 31, 2026 2:35 pm
Photo taken by: Tracey Petersen
Tuolumne, CA – A busy Tuolumne County roadway will close one day next week, and then a section will remain closed for the rest of the work week.
Tuolumne County Public Works road crews will be conducting vegetation and ditch operations on Cherokee Road, requiring closures. The full closure, from Tuolumne Road to Tuolumne Road North, will occur on Monday, November 2, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Then on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the roadway will be closed from 19211 Cherokee Road (Covers Apple Ranch) to Tuolumne Road North. The work is slated to be completed on Friday, November 6, 2026, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
During the closure, local businesses will operate normally, residents and school services will have access with possible delays of up to 15 minutes, and emergency response vehicles will maintain access throughout the work. County road officials provided detours at the intersections of Tuolumne Road and Cherokee Road and Tuolumne Road North.
This post was last modified on 10/31/2026 2:35 pm
Written by Tracey Petersen.
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