California Department of Transportation

04/28/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/29/2026 07:01

Traffic Advisory Mariposa County 04/28/26

Traffic Advisory Mariposa County 04/28/26

Published: Apr 28, 2026

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
Temporary Full Closure Extended of State Route 140
Caltrans to Begin Debris Removal & Highway Repair Work

MARIPOSA COUNTY - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has finished rock scaling work on State Route 140 (SR-140). However, Caltrans will be extending the temporary full closure of SR-140 through Friday, May 1, 2026.

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    Our geotechnical staff will be reassessing the slope this week, and our construction and maintenance crews will be removing the debris and making needed highway repairs to safeguard the traveling public.

    The temporary full closure of SR-140 will remain in place from Bear Creek (Briceburg) to the Yosemite Cedar Lodge (Incline) in Mariposa County. Caltrans aims to safely re-open the highway to motorists prior to weekend travel and will be providing real-time updates via our social media accounts, news releases, and through our Caltrans QuickMap application on mobile devices.

    Caltrans is asking motorists to avoid this stretch of highway, to exercise patience, and seek alternative routes along SR-41 and SR-120 into Yosemite National Park. Caltrans top priority in this situation is the safety of the traveling public, our partner agencies, and the construction crews all working diligently to restore the roadway as safely as possible.

    For the safety of our workers and other motorists, please Be Work Zone Alert.

    FOOTER SECTION, NO NEED TO CHANGE ANYTHING UNDER THIS LINE

    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.

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