U.S. 395 to be Closed Overnight between north of Bishop and Bridgeport
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
U.S. 395 to be Closed Overnight between north of Bishop and Bridgeport
MONO COUNTY – U.S. 395 will remain closed overnight between Gorge Road, just north of Bishop, and Bridgeport as crews continue to tackle high winds, heavy snow, whiteout conditions, and drifting snow within the closure. Because of the conditions, the CHP has stopped escorting vehicles tonight between Bishop and Mammoth Lakes.
Once conditions allow, maintenance crews will assess the roadway for reopening. Caltrans will continue to post updates on this closure to its social media channels on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. For those heading to Nevada, U.S. 6 in Bishop remains open as an alternative route, which connects to the Nevada 95.
Caltrans is asking all drivers to limit nonessential travel until conditions improve. 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.
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 Bob Gossman at (760) 881-7145 or TTY 711.
