State Route 136 to Remain Closed due to Flooding INYO COUNTY — The closure on State Route 136 east of Lone Pine does not have an estimated time for a reopening as water continues to flood the highway from the Owens River. Flood waters from the spring runoff fluctuate throughout the day within […]
REMINDER OWENS RIVER GORGE CLOSED 6/6 to 6/25 LADWP will release higher-than-normal water down the Owens River Gorge from June 6 to June 25, 2023, in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Mono County. No public access will be allowed from Long Valley Dam to the Control Gorge Power Plant during the three-week […]
Traffic Advisory for the Week of 6/5/2023 – 6/9/2023 EASTERN KERN, INYO, and MONO COUNTIES – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) announces the following project work and traffic impacts for the week of June 5 – June 9. Work schedules are subject to change due to traffic incidents, weather, availability of equipment and/or materials, and/or […]
Cemetery CAPM Project to Start on Monday in Mono County MONO COUNTY – Work is scheduled to begin Monday, June 5, on the Cemetery CAPM Project on U.S. Highway 395 just north of the town of Lee Vining. This Capital Preventative Maintenance project will extend the service life of approximately 9.4 lane miles of roadway between […]
RECREATION UPDATE – JUNE 2, 2023 Waterways are Running Full and Fast! Make sure to check the conditions and know before you go! Waterways are running full and fast. Follow posted signs and avoid risks. Just six inches of water can knock you off your feet or cause you to lose control of your vehicle. This is also […]
LADWP RECREATION UPDATES Inyo County, CA (May 25, 2023) – Due to efforts in managing runoff throughout the Eastern Sierra, we have made the decision to delay the opening of Klondike Lake for motorized boating. This delay is for motorized boating use only, otherwise, the lake is open.” We have not yet determined when Klondike will […]
As we head into Memorial Day weekend after a long winter season, the Inyo National Forest would like to caution visitors to plan for a safe trip, while also being aware of winter’s impacts to its recreation sites. There is also a heightened risk of flooding, […]
RECREATION UPDATES Please Recreate Responsible Around Waterways! This a reminder to everyone enjoying the Eastern Sierra and recreating around waterways to use extreme caution. Water levels can change without notice and create dangerous currents. Banks are unstable along the Owens River and other locations. Please adhere to all warning and closure signs. As of […]
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