Lake Alpine, CA…The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) removed the snow, cleared the debris and made the necessary repairs to open State Route 4/Ebbetts Pass to the east end of Lake Alpine on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, at 7:30 a.m. The diligent work of Caltrans crews enabled the opening this section of the highway in time for the beginning of trout fishing season, which begins on Saturday, April 27, 2019.

Caltrans District 10 manages three transSierra passes in the central Sierra that are closed during winter and generally open in spring: Ebbetts Pass/SR-4 in Alpine
County, Sonora Pass/SR-108 (Tuolumne County) and Monitor Pass/SR-89 (Alpine County). Caltrans’ goal is to have these seasonal routes open to the public by Memorial Day weekend.

Late season storms, unexpected road damage and other factors can sometimes hinder this goal. Caltrans crews responsible for the road opening extend their best wishes for traveling to those who enjoy the recreational opportunities this part of California has to offer.

For the latest in highway information please check http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov or call our Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
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For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Slow For the Cone Zone.
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