Temporary Pass Closure
Ebbetts Pass (State Route 4)
Alpine County – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will have a temporary closure in place this weekend on State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) due to incoming weather conditions. The eastbound closure will be set at Lake Alpine, and the westbound closure will be set at Raymond Meadows beginning Sunday, October 11, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. Caltrans maintenance crews will be monitoring road conditions over the weekend and will reassess the roadway next week.
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 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.
Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. All 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. Caltrans also reminds motorists to #KnowBeforeYouGo by checking QuickMaps on your mobile device or visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov for real-time highway conditions.
