Winter Pass Traffic Advisory

State of California • Department of Transportation

NEWS RELEASE

Winter Pass Traffic Advisory

Temporary Pass Closures
Sonora Pass (State Route 108) | Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4) | Monitor Pass (State Route 89)

Tuolumne County- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued a temporary closure of State Route 108 East (Sonora Pass) at Kennedy Meadows due to storm conditions, as of 6:40 a.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Calaveras-Alpine Counties- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued a temporary closure of State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) eastbound at Lake Alpine and westbound at Raymond Meadows due to storm conditions, as of 9:20 p.m. on Monday, October 28, 2024.

Alpine County- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has issued a temporary closure of State Route 89 (Monitor Pass) at the State Route 4/89 Junction due to storm conditions, as of 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, 2024.

Sonora, Ebbetts, and Monitor Passes will remain closed through the weekend until the storm clears and Caltrans can evaluate the roadway conditions. The estimated time of re-opening is currently Monday, November 4, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

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). Changeable Message Signs (CMS) will display information regarding the pass closures for motorists.

Caltrans urges motorists to use caution while driving in winter conditions and watch for icy road surfaces in the overnight and early morning hours. For helpful information on winter driving conditions visit dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips.

Caltrans also reminds motorists to #KnowBeforeYouGo by checking QuickMaps on your mobile device or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for real-time highway conditions.

Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. This work is scheduled to occur as listed but is subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment/materials, and construction-related issues.

For the safety of workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert. For the latest highway conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov