State of California • Department of Transportation
NEWS RELEASE
Alpine County
Temporary Pass Re-Opening
Monitor Pass (State Route 89)
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will be re-opening State Route 89 (Monitor Pass) today at the State Route 4/89 Junction, as of 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Caltrans maintenance crews have made significant progress with their snow removal operations this week along Monitor Pass and have deemed it safe for reopening to the public.
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 not to pass snow removal equipment on the highway, use caution, 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
