Highway over Monitor Pass joins Ebbetts, Sonora and Tioga passes and closes for winter

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 89/Monitor Pass between Route 4 in Alpine County and U.S. 395 in Mono
County for the winter season.

Monitor Pass has been closed since November 28 due to snow, but on Thursday Caltrans extended the closure through the winter season.

Route-4/Ebbetts Pass, Route-108/Sonora Pass, and Route 120/Tioga Pass also are closed for the winter season.

The recent storms, and accumulation of snow, make the seasonal closures necessary for the safety of motorists and Caltrans crews.

The weather conditions on the passes and subsequent road conditions are among the determining factors in the decision to make the seasonal closures. Once the passes are closed for winter, they will not be reopened until conditions warrant.

Each year, Caltrans crews work diligently to clear debris, remove snow, and make repairs so the highway can reopen by Memorial Day Weekend.

For a look at current Caltrans road conditions, including closures, visit https://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/.