Date:        August 2, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE       

CALTRANS HAS CLOSED STATE ROUTE 120 WEST (TIOGA PASS) DUE TO WILDFIRE

BISHOP— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has closed State Route 120 West (Tioga Pass) today, Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 2:47 this morning due to a wildfire at Crane Flat. Travelers are advised to use alternate routes.

For the latest highway information please visit the Caltrans QuickMap site at quickmap.dot.ca.gov or call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).

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

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www.dot.ca.gov [1]

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Best,

Christine Knadler

Maintenance Public Information Officer | Customer Service Liaison

Caltrans, District 9, Bishop

Direct: 760.872.5206

Cell:     760.937.2138

Christine.knadler@dot.ca.gov [2] 

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