Rockfall Closes Highway 140 into Yosemite National Park, Highway Closed For At Least 24 Hours
Rockfall Closes Highway 140 into Yosemite National Park
Highway Closed For At Least 24 Hours
At approximately 11:00 a.m. today, December 30, a large rock fell onto
Highway 140/El Portal Road blocking all traffic from entering or exiting
Yosemite National Park and closing the road. The rock fell approximately
one half mile east of Yosemite View Lodge in El Portal, just inside the
Yosemite National Park boundary. The rock is estimated to be approximately
10-15 feet in height, six feet wide, and four feet deep. There were no
injuries or damage to property during the rockfall.
Due to additional loose rocks, as well as the blocked road, Highway 140/El
Portal Road will remain closed for at least 24-hours while Yosemite Road
Crews assess the area of the rockfall and remove all obstructions and
safety concerns from the roadway.
For current road information, please call 209-372-0200.
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