Sonora pass and tioga pass open

Sonora CA -- Caltrans opens two mountain passes tomorrow for the spring seasons.

Highway 108/Sonora Pass is in Tuolumne County. Highway 4/Ebbetts Pass is in Alpine County. Crews were able clear some sections of the highways so that the closure gate could be opened to allow the crews to move higher up the highcountry. Ebbetts Pass at the east end was opened, along with Sonora Pass from Eagle Meadows.

Two weeks later Highway 108 was moved to Kennedy Meadows . Caltrans reports crews worked overtime to remove any snow or debris , and meet the goal of opening all passes by the busy Memorial Day weekend. Caltrans reminds motorists about the dangers of traveling over these passes. The weather and road conditions may change quickly.

Yosemite National Park has yet to give an update as to when Highway 120 Tioga Pass will reopen. Officials at Yosemite NationalPark state that crews are still clearing snow from the pass and that it usually opens in late May to early June. For current road conditions, go to mymotherlode.com. Click the traffic tab.

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