U.S. 395 May Be Closed Overnight Due to Whiteout Conditions

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

U.S. 395 May Be Closed Overnight Due to Whiteout Conditions

MONO COUNTY – Due to whiteout conditions on the highway and multiple vehicle spinouts, U.S. 395 is closed from Gorge Road near Bishop to State Route 182 in Bridgeport. This closure could remain in place overnight depending on weather conditions, and the CHP will provide intermittent escorts. U.S. 6 in Bishop remains open as an alternative route, connecting to Nevada Route 95.

Caltrans will post updates on this closure to its social media channels on X, Instagram, and Facebook.

With the severe nature of this storm, Caltrans is asking all drivers to limit nonessential travel until the peak of the storm has passed. If you must travel, check the Caltrans website and Quickmap.dot.ca.gov before you get on the road. You can also call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

Because visibility is limited and roads are slick, we ask that all drivers slow down and allow themselves plenty of time to reach their destinations safely. Caltrans also reminds drivers to move over for Caltrans crews, CHP, and other emergency vehicles. If you come across a snowplow on the highway, give yourself enough space to keep yourself and our snowplow operators safe.

To assist in planning your commute, view live traffic conditions using QuickMap at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/ or download the QuickMap App to your iOS or Android device.

For those with sensory disabilities requiring alternate formats (i.e., Braille, large print, sign language interpreter, etc.) and those needing information in a language other than English, please contact Angela Bates at (760) 881-7145 or TTY 711.

News Staff