Yosemite National Park Announces the El Portal Road (Highway 140) and the Big Oak Flat Road (Highway 120) are Currently Open as Merced River Recedes

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Last Updated: Thursday, 09 February 2017 04:22

Published: Thursday, 09 February 2017 04:20

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Credit: NPS

February 9, 2017 - The Merced River made it up to 11 feet (one foot above flood stage) last night.

Yosemite Valley is once again accessible if entering the park via Big Oak Flat Road (Hwy 120 from the west) and El Portal Road (Hwy 140); Wawona Road (Hwy 41) is also open.

Watch for water and rocks on the road, and check 209/372-0200 (then 1,1) to check on road status before driving.
Source: NPS

Current Merced River conditions at the Pohono Bridge in Yosemite National Park as of 3:00 A.M. Thursday morning.

Source: USGS

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