Busy Walnut Creek road reopens to traffic after water main break

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Monday, January 12, 2026
Busy East Bay road reopens to traffic after water main break

WALNUT CREEK, Calif. (KGO) -- A busy road in Walnut Creek reopened on Saturday after a water main break caused lane closures and traffic backups.

Ygnacio Valley Road at Homestead Avenue fully reopened to drivers around 8:30 p.m. following more than two days of work, according to East Bay Municipal Utility District officials.

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The main broke Thursday afternoon causing major disruptions to traffic and water service.

It's unknown what caused the water main break.

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