UPDATE; 4:15 PM

1/30/2023 @ 16:00 Hrs. – 168E now reopened from Death Valley Rd. to Oasis from the stuck Big Rig that was blocking.

BIG PINE – Caltrans has closed State Route 168 E from Death Valley Road, approximately 2.5 miles east of the town of Big Pine, to the junction of State Route 266 in Oasis due to a big rig that got stuck near The Narrows. The closure began late last night. Due to the remote nature of the incident, there is no timeline for when the route will reopen.

Drivers can take U.S. Highway 6 or State Route 190 through Death Valley National Park to connect with U.S. Highway 95 as detours around the closure.

Before you leave home, check quickmap.dot.ca.gov or download the Quickmap app to your iOS or Android device to get the latest details on road closures, chain controls, and more. You can also check roads.dot.ca.gov or call 1-800-427-7623