Caltrans to Escort Travelers on US HWY 395 Between Lee Vining and State Route 167 Beginning Today

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Finally, weeks after closing, the road between Mammoth and Tahoe, better known as the Ice Cream Highway, will open to vehicles today. Albeit with some restrictions…

ATTN DRIVERS: Caltrans will escort travelers on U.S. Highway 395 between the town of Lee Vining and the junction with State Route 167 beginning today, Friday, March 24th, 2023. No additional escorts will be offered as crews continue working to reopen the road fully.

Escort schedule:

  • 7:00 am to 8:30 am
  • 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm

Caltrans will post updates on road closures to its social media channels on Twitter and Facebook. Before leaving home, check Quickmap.dot.ca.gov for the latest road conditions, including chain control restrictions. You can also call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).


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