BISHOP — Caltrans reopened State Route 168 W at Aspendell from its winter closure this afternoon. Vehicles now have access to Lake Sabrina using the highway, however, other roads in the area may still be closed for snow removal operations.
With this reopening, four of Caltrans District 9’s eight winter closure roads have reopened. This includes:
- State Route 89 (Monitor Pass)
- State Route 120 E (Mono Mills Road)
- State Route 158 N (North June Lake Loop)
- State Route 168 at Aspendell
Additionally, the Crestview Safety Roadside Rest Area reopened from its winter closure on April 15. District 9 winter highways that remain closed include:
- State Route 108 (Sonora Pass)
- State Route 120 W at Lee Vining
- State Route 270 (Bodie Road)
- State Route 203 at Mammoth Mountain
For those traveling to Death Valley National Park, State Route 190 remains closed for repairs between Olancha and State Route 136. The park can be accessed from the west using the junction of U.S. 395 and State Route 136 in Lone Pine, roughly 20 miles north of Olancha.
To get updates on the reopening process of these highways and more, follow us on Facebook (Caltrans9), X/Twitter (@Caltrans9), or Instagram (@Caltransd9). For the most up-to-date information on road closures, CHP incidents, and more, visit the Caltrans QuickMap site at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).
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