Crews clearing seasonally closed Sierra passes, some opening dates projected

Snow, rocks, boulders, trees and debris are being cleared from roads through the Sierra Nevada that have been closed all winter. Caltrans crews from Districts 9 and 10 are plowing through several feet of snow in some area. While some roads will be opening soon, many have a lot of work to be done before they can open to traffic.

Crews will inspect the road, bridges, culverts to make sure the road is safe for the public before reopening. They will also replace signs that tumbled during the winter.

SR 108 – Sonora Pass - Snow removal equipment is in place and starting to work on the lower sections of the highway. The snowpack is estimated to be 5 to 12 feet on the highway. There is no estimated date for reopening the highway at this time. Caltrans’ goal is to open Sonora Pass to Kennedy Meadows Road in time for the beginning of trout season, Saturday, April 29, 2017.

SR 270 – Bodie Road - All snow has been removed but the highway remains closed at the request of Bodie State Park personnel.

SR 4 - Ebbetts Pass - Several feet of snow is still being removed and no estimated time of reopening.

SR 89 - Monitor Pass - Crews are clearing debris and snow over Monitor Pass to SR 4, no estimated time of reopening as of today.

SR 120 West – Tioga Pass (from the Junction of US 395 to the Yosemite National Park Gate)- Snow removal equipment is in place and starting to work on the lower sections of the highway. The snowpack is estimated to be between 8 to 15 feet on the highway, with up to 50 foot snowdrifts in some locations. There is no estimated date for reopening the highway at this time.

SR 120 East – Mono Mills - All snow has been removed and minor road repair is complete. Seasonal opening is scheduled for 2:00 pm Friday, April 14, 2017. If the area is impacted by inclement weather Caltrans may have to re-close the highway.

SR 158 – June Lake Loop - All snow has been removed and minor road repair is complete. Seasonal opening was on Friday, April 14. If the area is impacted by inclement weather Caltrans may have to re-close the highway.

SR 203 - From the Mammoth Mountain Parking Lot to Minaret Vista - This section of highway is under permit of Mammoth Mountain Ski area for the winter ski season. There is no estimated date for reopening the highway at this time.

SR 168 West – Above Aspendell- Snow removal has begun and there is approximately 2 to 5 feet of snowpack at the end of the highway. The estimated date for reopening is April 21, weather permitting.

Crestview Roadside Rest Area - Reopened on Wednesday, April 5 for the summer season.

All information is subject to change and is weather dependent.