That article misquoted Caltrans when it stated that Caltrans hopes to have the roads open by the beginning of trout season on April 29.
According the Caltrans District 10 Facebook post (that this and other news articles are basing their stories on) Caltrans is hoping to have Hwy 108 open
only to Kennedy Meadows Road by April 29:
“The Department intends to open the closure gates at Eagle Meadows and Kennedy Meadows after reaching those points on SR-108. Caltrans will announce each gate opening as it occurs.
Caltrans’ goal is to open Sonora Pass to Kennedy Meadows Road in time for the beginning of trout season, Saturday, April 29, 2017.”https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1230227167030460&id=119234288129759
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