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Supervisors pause Court Street closure after safety study and public outcry
Summary
Plumas County supervisors declined to close Court Street or take immediate action, instead directing staff to coordinate with Caltrans and CHP after an extensive public discussion about safety, parking and liability.
Plumas County supervisors on Oct. 7 paused a proposal to close Court Street in Quincy and directed county staff to coordinate with Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol on safety measures while Caltrans refines plans for Highway 70 improvements.
The matter drew a lengthy public debate and a written submission from resident Deb Hopkins, who urged the board to review a 2021 Federal Highway Administration study on intersection angle and highway safety before deciding whether to close Court Street. Hopkins’ letter warned of potential county liability if the intersection remained open despite identified hazards.
Public Works Director Rob Thorman told the board his…
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