Highway 120W
Credit: Caltrans

June 1, 2019 - MONO AND INYO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced the reopening of several winter pass closures in District 9. Prior to reopening, crews  cleared the roads of snow, then focused on repairing the roadway, guardrail, culverts, drains and signs, due to damage from rockfall, trees, snow and ice.

As several passes continue to be affected by additional snow, rocks, ice and rain, Caltrans crews will evaluate each pass for possible storm closure and additional necessary repairs.

PASSES OPEN  Subject to storm closure.

• State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass)
• State Route 89 (Monitor Pass)
• State Route 108 (Sonora Pass)
• State Route 120W (Tioga Pass) Open to the eastern entrance gate of Yosemite.
• State Route 120E (Mono Mills Road)
• State Route 158N (June Lake North)
• State Route 168W (Bishop Creek)
• State Route 270 (Bodie Road)

WINTER CLOSURES  In place until further notice.

• State Route 203 (Reds Meadow)

CRESTVIEW REST AREA is open.

When traveling through weather-impacted areas, travelers should slow down and proceed with caution. Carry chains and to be prepared for winter driving conditions by keeping a full tank of gas, and carrying blankets, water, food, a shovel, gloves, a flashlight, and sand or kitty litter to provide traction in case your vehicle becomes stuck.

Be mindful of Caltrans crews, and that of other responders working along your travel route.  Inattentiveness on the road can have tragic consequences.

For the latest highway information please visit the Caltrans QuickMap site at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.
Source: Caltrans