{"id":169672,"date":"2023-11-15T11:05:43","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T19:05:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=169672"},"modified":"2023-11-15T11:05:43","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T19:05:43","slug":"incoming-storm-to-temporarily-close-sonora-tioga-ebbetts-passes-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/?p=169672","title":{"rendered":"Incoming Storm to Temporarily Close Sonora, Tioga &#038; Ebbetts Passes Again"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a temporary closure of State Route 108 East (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows due to storm conditions, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-121144 \" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Hwy108sign.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"272\" height=\"223\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-153424\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Hwy4.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"208\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Hwy4.jpg 305w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Hwy4-290x300.jpg 290w, https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Hwy4-30x30.jpg 30w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-168882\" src=\"https:\/\/new.thepinetree.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/hwy120.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"203\" \/><\/p>\n<p>There is currently no estimated time of opening for this stretch of State Route 108.<br \/>\nCaltrans has also received notice from the National Park Service of the temporary closure of State Route 120 East (Tioga Pass) at Crane Flat Road inside Yosemite National Park due to storm conditions, beginning at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>There is currently no estimated time of opening for this stretch of State Route 120.<br \/>\nALPINE COUNTY \u2013 The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) intends to temporary close State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) from Lake Alpine to the Route 89 junction due to storm conditions, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023.<\/p>\n<p>For the latest road condition information, tune your radio to the Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) at 530 AM, 1610 AM or 1670 AM, or call the Caltrans Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623). Real-time conditions are also available online and for mobile devices at quickmap.dot.ca.gov. Changeable Message Signs with flashing beacons will have information regarding the pass closures.<\/p>\n<p>This is a good time to remember these tips:<br \/>\n\u2022 Slow down on rain or snow slick roads to prevent spin outs.<br \/>\n\u2022 Allow for extra travel time.<br \/>\n\u2022 Carry chains at all times, check tires and windshield wiper fluid.<br \/>\n\u2022 Visibility decreases during snow fall.<br \/>\n\u2022 Carry an emergency kit with extra food, water, clothing, and sleeping bag.<\/p>\n<p>For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. For the latest road conditions, visit www.quickmap.dot.ca.gov<br \/>\n##<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Arnold, CA&#8230;The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a temporary closure of State Route 108 East (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows due to storm conditions, beginning at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. There is currently no estimated time of opening for this stretch of State Route 108. 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