Re: Tioga Road is open

SR 120

[IN THE CENTRAL CALIFORNIA AREA & SIERRA NEVADA]
IS CLOSED FROM CRANE FLAT TO 5 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF US 395 /TIOGA PASS/
(TUOLUMNE, MONO CO) - DUE TO INCOMING STORM - MOTORISTS ARE ADVISED TO USE AN
ALTERNATE ROUTE

One reason we had to take the l-o-n-g way back to the east side yesterday. Beautiful dogwoods on 120 heading out of the park, though!

https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/v/t1.0-9/14713523_1187761464637961_4451461181768867407_n.jpg?oh=629b0d52127a2e215d0886fd27ef77ff&oe=5861ED51

https://www.facebook.com/178603062220478/photos/a.372741022806680.87487.178603062220478/1187761464637961/?type=3&theater

From the Yosemite facebook site this afternoon:

The Tioga Road (continuation of Highway 120 through the park) reopens at 5 pm today! The road had been closed due to snow and rockfall. Drive carefully: you may encounter some icy sections

https://www.facebook.com/YosemiteNPS/photos/a.156902234358067.26538.138795446168746/1122392557809025/?type=3&theater

Then again:

UPDATED: The Tioga Road will not reopen until noon on Thursday, October 20. The delay is due to a new rockfall.

https://www.facebook.com/YosemiteNPS/photos/a.156902234358067.26538.138795446168746/1122392557809025/?type=3&theater

As of now -- but subject to change ...

SR120W Tioga Pass is NOW REOPENED to Normal Traffic, motorists are advised to watch for rocks!

https://www.facebook.com/Caltrans-District-9-178603062220478/?hc_ref=NEWSFEED&fref=nf

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phantum
motorists are advised to watch for rocks!

Isn't that something motorists should always do?

One of the best parts of the Sierra is all the purty rocks -- but Caltrans's legal dept. has to add its "don't say we didn't warn ya" after those SUV-sized beauties snuck onto the road ...

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eeek

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phantum
motorists are advised to watch for rocks!

Isn't that something motorists should always do?

You're supposed to look for Falling Rocks. He has not been found yet.

https://www.reddit.com/r/Jokes/comments/3u13da/falling_rock/