Traffic Advisory Alpine County 12/19/25

No Traffic Controls & Pass Updates

Alpine County- The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will not conduct traffic controls in Alpine County next week.

State Route 4 & 89

• The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) issued a temporary closure of State Route 89 (Monitor Pass) on Tuesday, December 16, at 1:00 p.m. for the incoming series of storms. Caltrans maintenance crews will reassess the roadway next week for the safety of the traveling public.
• The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Caltrans issued a temporary closure State Route 4 (Ebbetts Pass) on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. for the incoming series of storms. Caltrans maintenance crews will reassess the roadway next week for the safety of the traveling public.

Caltrans urges motorists to continue using caution and watch for icy road surfaces in the overnight and early morning hours, a reminder that all vehicles must carry chains, and please #DontCrowdThePlow. For more helpful information on winter driving conditions visit dot.ca.gov/travel/winter-driving-tips.

For the latest road condition information, tune your radio to the Caltrans Highway Advisory Radio (HAR) at 530 AM, 1610 AM or 1670 AM, or call the Caltrans Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623). Changeable Message Signs (CMS) will display information regarding the pass closures for motorists.

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.

Motorists should expect 5-to-10-minute delays and use alternate routes whenever possible. 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. For the latest highway conditions, visit quickmap.dot.ca.gov