October 19, 2017 - BISHOP— The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is closing the lower gate on State Route 120 West (Tioga Pass) to the Yosemite National Park entrance gate today, Thursday, October 19th at 5:00 p.m. due toincoming inclement weather. This closure is in conjunction with the closure of the Yosemite National Park gate also scheduled for 5:00 p.m.The partial reopening of SR 120 West is dependent upon favorable weather. Please check local highway conditions before planning to use SR 120 West.For the latest highway information please visit the Caltrans QuickMap site ator call the Road Condition Hotline at 1-800-427-ROAD (7623).Source: Caltrans