Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) plans to close Monitor Pass on State Route 89 at 2:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2020, due to an incoming storm to protect public safety. There is no estimated time of opening the pass.

Winter weather and road conditions can change rapidly, so please visit Caltrans Quickmap http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=gov delivery for live updates on Monitor Pass/SR-89 and other mountain road conditions.

Ebbetts Pass/Route 4 andSonora Pass/Route 108 remain closed due to winter conditions and there is no estimated opening date for those routes at this time. Route 120/Tioga Road in Yosemite National Park is closed for the season. Motorists should expect the worst conditions and be prepared when traveling in areas subject to hazardous conditions. All vehicles, including those with fourwheel drive or snow tires should, additionally, carry chains when traveling during snowy weather.

For the latest in highway information please call our Road Condition Hotline at 1- 800-427-ROAD (7623).
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