Curious about the status of Whitney Portal Road? The Inyo County Office of Emergency Management has uploaded a Story Map to its ready.inyocounty.us website detailing the scope of the repairs needed to reopen the road.

State Route 89 (Monitor Pass) has reopened from its winter closure.

Join Caltrans District 9 in Bishop on April 15 and in Mammoth Lakes on April 16 for the Cerro Coso Eastern Sierra College Center Enrollment Event and Career Fair. Stop by our booth to learn about our current openings and how college classes can help you get ahead in state employment.

ATTN DRIVERS: State Route 158 N (North June Lake Loop) has reopened from its winter closure.

A Wind Advisory has been issued from 2 PM PDT this afternoon to 5 AM PDT Saturday April 6 for the Mojave Desert Slopes and Indian Wells Valley areas. West winds 30 to 40 mph with gusts up to 55 mph are expected.

Snow is falling over Tehachapi Pass near City of Tehachapi. When conditions are wet and visibility is low, remember to slow down and create extra space between vehicles.
Before you leave home, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for up-to-date highway information.

We're still seeing snow in the higher elevations of Mono County. Chain control restrictions are currently in place on U.S. 395 from 6 miles south of State Route 203 to Lee Vining.
Visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov before you leave home to get the latest info on road conditions.

Spring snow showers are expected to continue through Friday afternoon. Heaviest snowfall expected along and west of the Sierra and across NE CA/NW NV this afternoon into Friday morning. 🌨

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The Weekly Traffic Advisory for the week of April 8 through April 12 is live. Check it out here: preview-dot.dot.ca.gov/caltrans-near-….

[INCIDENT UPDATE] #CARTAGOIC reporting conditions remain unchanged. All aircraft cancelled due to unfavorable conditions. At this time the incident commander has confirmed 4 structures destroyed and 1 firefighter has been transported by ground ambulance to a local area hospital…

We are hiring in Caltrans District 9! Click the links below to learn more about our current vacancies and to apply.
Inyo County: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Se…
Kern County: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Se…
Mono County: calcareers.ca.gov/CalHRPublic/Se…

⚠️ Gusty & Dusty Today

Strong southwest winds expected across the area today, with High Wind Warnings & Wind Advisories in effect (weather.gov/vegas for details). 🌬️

Temperatures will drop Friday before slowly rebounding over the weekend. 🌡️

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ATTN DRIVERS: U.S. 395 has reopened through Cartago in Inyo County. Caltrans District 9 maintenance crews will remain on scene in case conditions change.

[New Incident] VEGETATION FIRE, HWY 395 in the community of Cartago, Inyo County. #CARTAGOIC reporting 15 acres, rapid rate of spread, heavy winds. Immediate evacuations Cabin Man Rd to Mt Whitney Rd including the Crystal Geyser plant. 9 Engines, 2 Crews, 1 water tender at scene…

UPDATE: The closure has been extended by one mile and now stretches from postmile 35 to postmile 39. Caltrans District 9 asks that all drivers be aware of emergency personnel in the area.

ATTN DRIVERS: U.S. 395 is closed in both directions in Inyo County due to a fire east of the highway. The closure extends from postmile 36, just south of the Crystal Geyser plant near Cartago, to postmile 39. Vehicles are being allowed through the closure area intermittently.