County Road 41 / Capay Valley emergency access
Yolo County, California
Summary
Cache Creek erosion has washed out the only county road out of the Capay Valley. The fire chief warned losing it removes an escape route and fire break. Supervisors voted to keep studying full restoration while the Rumsey Bridge gets replaced.
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Last discussed Jan 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
A realignment study could cost a few hundred thousand dollars; full restoration was estimated around $1.5 million in 2021 dollars.
Capay Valley residents and firefighters gain a potential emergency escape route and fire break.
Adjacent property owners could be affected by a realignment crossing their land.
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Board of Supervisors — January 13, 2026
Cache Creek erosion has washed out the only county road out of the Capay Valley. The fire chief warned losing it removes an escape route and fire break. Supervisors voted to keep studying full restoration while the Rumsey Bridge gets replaced.
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