Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Opens For Summer Travel Today at 1pm.

Hwy 4 Ebbetts Pass Scenic Byway Opens For Summer Travel Today at 1pm.

Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has removed the winter snow, cleared the debris, made significant emergency repairs and expects to open State Route 4 (SR-4)/Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, June 30, 2017. The diligent work of Caltrans crews will allow for the opening of the pass […]

Traffic Update….Pickup & Trailer vs Pickup & Trailer

Traffic Update….Pickup & Trailer vs Pickup & Trailer

Mountain Ranch, CA…CHP is reporting a white pickup pulling a trailer vs a grey pickup pulling a trailer. Lots of moving parts involved there… Incident: 00349 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: 9624 Mountain Ranch Rd Loc Desc: Lat/Lon: 38.234342 -120.528560 Close Detail Information 5:29 PM 2 [2] NEG 1125 5:29 PM 1 [1] WHI PK […]

ATT Pole Down Across Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road

ATT Pole Down Across Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road

Twain Harte, CA…CHP is reporting a tree down across Middle Camp Sugar Pine Road near Lakewood. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00335 Type: Trfc Collision-No Inj Location: Middle Camp Sugar Pine Rd / Lakewood Dr Loc Desc: 18951 MIDDLE CAMP Lat/Lon: 38.050438 -120.224757 Close Detail Information 3:58 PM 7 [13] B61-003 ADVS ATT […]

Yosemite Nat’l Park: SR-120/Tioga Pass Opens Today

Yosemite Nat’l Park: SR-120/Tioga Pass Opens Today

Yosemite, CA…State Route 120/Tioga Pass in Yosemite National Park opened to vehicular traffic at 8:00 am this morning, park officials announced. There will be limited visitor services available from the Tioga Pass Entrance Station to Crane Flat. All visitors on the road are encouraged to use caution as there may be dirt, debris, and water […]

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Quick Fire…Lawn Tractor Needs a Few Repairs However

Firefighters Make Quick Work of Quick Fire…Lawn Tractor Needs a Few Repairs However

Copperopolis, CA…Firefighters made quick work of the .25 acre Quick fire earlier today near Bailenquick Road and Linborner Way, Cooperopolis (Calaveras County), final acreage is a .25 acre. The fire was caused by equipment use and a citation has been issued. While yard maintenance and defensible space are important year-round, utilizing lawn mowers in dry […]

Caltrans District 10’s Warren Alford Takes You Behind Closure Gate On Ebbetts Pass

Caltrans District 10’s Warren Alford Takes You Behind Closure Gate On Ebbetts Pass

Lake Alpine, CA…Anxious to get over Ebbetts Pass/State Route 4 for the season? Enjoy a ride with Caltrans Information Officer Warren Alford as he takes you behind the gate for a peek at the “Big Fix.” He’ll also show you snow at Mosquito Lake, the Pacific Crest Trail crossing, and other areas Caltrans is working […]

Calaveras Ranger District Roads, Campgrounds Reopen to the Public

Calaveras Ranger District Roads, Campgrounds Reopen to the Public

Hathaway Pines, CA…Three roads on the Calaveras Ranger District that suffered extensive damage from winter storms this year will reopen today, Stanislaus National Forest officials announced. Spicer, Slick Rock and McKays roads are now open to visitors wishing to travel on them. “All three roads are safe for public access, but please use caution and […]

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision on Hwy 108

Traffic Update…Minor Injury Overturned Vehicle Collision on Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…A reporting party said the vehicle came over his fence off the roadway. Vehicle is on it’s roof but only minor injuries. Please use caution and try not to pole vault anyone’s fences… Incident: 00350 Type: Trfc Collision-1141 Enrt Location: 11255 Sr108 Loc Desc: X GREEN SPRINGS Lat/Lon: 37.843236 -120.531077 Close Detail Information 4:25 […]

Distraction From Oversized Load Leads To Rear End Collision

Distraction From Oversized Load Leads To Rear End Collision

San Andreas, CA…On 06/26/2017 at approximately 0802 hours, Party-1 (Soria) was driving Vehicle-1 (Ford) northbound on SR-49 north of Pool Station Rd. at approximately 35 miles per hour. Party-2 (Scronce) was driving Vehicle-2 (Chrysler) northbound on SR-49 to the front of Vehicle-1. An over-sized vehicle that was traveling southbound in the passing lanes, was being […]

Caltrans Director On New TRIP Road Report on Rural Roads

Caltrans Director On New TRIP Road Report on Rural Roads

Sacramento, CA…Caltrans Director Malcolm Dougherty issued the following statement in response to a new report, Rural Connections: Challenges and Opportunities in America’s Heartland, released today by TRIP. The report released today evaluates the safety and condition of the nation’s rural roads and bridges and finds that the nation’s rural transportation system is in need of […]

Traffic Update….Rollover off Hwy 108 Near Kennedy Meadows

Traffic Update….Rollover off Hwy 108 Near Kennedy Meadows

Kennedy Meadows, CA…CHP is reporting a rollover collision just east of Kennedy Meadows on Hwy 108. Please use caution in the area… Incident: 00071 Type: Trfc Collision-Unkn Inj Location: Sr108 / Kennedy Meadow Rd Loc Desc: 108 JEO // AT MM 61 Lat/Lon: 38.324744 -119.752113 Close Detail Information 6:56 AM 4 [9] [Rotation Request Comment] […]

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Fatality In La Grange

Traffic Update….Motorcycle Fatality In La Grange

La Grange, CA…CHP has reported a motorcycle fatality near State Route 132 and Banderilla Drive. Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims family and friends. Incident: 00553 Type: Fatality Location: SR132 / Banderilla Dr Loc Desc: SR132 AND BONDS FLAT Lat/Lon: 37.678595 -120.362585 Close Detail Information 9:08 PM 12 [27] 61-S3 ONE WAY TRAFFIC […]

Traffic Update….Big Rig Going Wrong Way On Hwy 108

Traffic Update….Big Rig Going Wrong Way On Hwy 108

Jamestown, CA…CHP is reporting a big rig going the wrong way on Hwy 108 near Tulloch Dam Road. Please use caution in the area…. Incident: 00427 Type: Wrong Way Driver Location: Sr108 / Tulloch Dam Rd Loc Desc: WB IN EB LANES Lat/Lon: 37.839200 -120.626055 Close Detail Information 4:50 PM 1 [1] BIG RIG GOING […]

Utility Work State Route 4 from Willow Street to Moran Road

Utility Work State Route 4 from Willow Street to Moran Road

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Willow Street to Moran Road in the town of Arnold for utility work. Work will begin Monday, June 26, 2017, through Friday, June 30, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should […]

Construction State Route 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Construction State Route 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 4 from Upper Moran Road to Calaveras Big Trees State Park entrance for construction activities. Work will begin Monday, June 26, 2017, through Friday, June 30, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. Motorists should […]

Traffic Signal Work State Route 26 (SR-26) from Gee Lane to County View Drive

Traffic Signal Work State Route 26 (SR-26) from Gee Lane to County View Drive

Calaveras County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 26 (SR-26) from Gee Lane to County View Drive for traffic signal work. Work will begin Sunday, June 25, 2017, to Friday, June 30, 2017, from 7:00 p.m. until 7:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10-minute […]

Paving Work State Route 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Silver Lake Campground

Paving Work State Route 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Silver Lake Campground

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Tragedy Springs Road to the Silver Lake Campground for paving. Work will begin Monday, June 26, 2017, through Friday, June 30, 2017, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 […]

Pavement Work State Route 88 from Court Street to Golf Links Drive

Pavement Work State Route 88 from Court Street to Golf Links Drive

Amador County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be performing one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 88 from Court Street to Golf Links Drive for grinding and paving. Work will begin Sunday, June 25, 2017, through Friday, June 30, 2017, from 7:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. Motorists should expect 10 […]

Bridge Work Continues State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge

Bridge Work Continues State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 at the James E. Roberts Bridge in Tuolumne County for bridge work. The bridge will be under one-way traffic control through the project’s completion in November 2017. Motorists should expect 10 minute delays. This […]

Pavement Work on State Route 120 from Big Oak Flat Road to School Street

Pavement Work on State Route 120 from Big Oak Flat Road to School Street

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Big Oak Flat Road to School Street for pavement work. Crews will be working Wednesday, June 28, 2017, through Thursday, June 29, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 […]

Pavement Work On State Route 120 from Evergreen Road to Hardin Flat Road

Pavement Work On State Route 120 from Evergreen Road to Hardin Flat Road

Tuolumne County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will perform one-way traffic control on eastbound and westbound State Route 120 from Evergreen Road to Hardin Flat Road for pavement work. Crews will be working Monday, June 26, 2017, through Tuesday, June 27, 2017, from 6:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Motorists should expect 10 minute […]