Caltrans District 6 builds and maintains State Highways in Fresno, Madera, Kings, Tulare and Kern counties. Click QuickMap link below for live traffic info.
Fresno, CA
- Tweets 9,557
- Following 313
- Followers 20,590
- Likes 1,110
GRAPEVINE: I-5 is now OPEN with CHP escorting traffic over the pass. Please drive carefully and follow the lead CHP vehicle at a safe speed and distance.
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GRAPEVINE: I-5 is now CLOSED in both directions due to inclement weather. Closure on Southbound I-5 at Grapevine Road, northbound closure near State Route 138. No ETO at this time.
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GRAPEVINE: I-5 is now CLOSED in both directions due to continued snow accumulation combined with multiple collisions. No ETO at this time.
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Grapevine: Interstate 5 over the Grapevine NOW CLOSED due to heavy snow and high winds over the summit. No ETO @CaltransDist7 @CHPFortTejon
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Gorman/Grapevine: Southbound Interstate 5 at Gorman CLOSED due to grass fire 🔥 Expect delays. @CaltransDist7 @CHPFortTejon
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GRAPEVINE: Heavy traffic back-up on Northbound I-5 near Grapevine due to a big rig collision with debris across all lanes. Expect delays through the area, traffic back-up is currently at 6 miles and growing.
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Grapevine as of 6am 12/30/21: NOW CLOSED due to heavy snow over the summit. Will reopen when weather subsides, no ETO @CaltransDist7 @CHPFortTejon
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GRAPEVINE: We have received reports of snow over the Grapevine and CHP has begun pacing operations. Please be sure to follow the lead CHP vehicle and be mindful of roadway speeds in the area.
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KERN RIVER CANYON: State Route 178 CLOSED due to rock slide in the Kern River Canyon. No ETO, Caltrans in route to access damage and determine removal from slide.
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GRAPEVINE: Interstate 5 over the Grapevine pass is now CLOSED, per CHP, due to heavy snowfall. Priority will be to assist vehicles already on the pass to the other side, followed by clearing the roadway for continued use as soon as possible. No ETO at this time.
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The snow level has reached Grapevine Road nearly at the base of the Grapevine! Feel free to share your own videos and photos from today's snowstorms and tag us!
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Grapevine: CHP no longer pacing over the Grapevine. Roadway is open and clear. Keep it slow for safety, roadway is still wet. @CaltransDist7 #Grapevine
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KERN CANYON: Behind the scenes from last week's demolition of the boulder blocking State Route 178 in the Kern Canyon, courtesy of the District 6 Blasting Team.
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UPDATE: SR-168 has been reopened. Crews will still be plowing so give them space, and a thumbs up! 👍
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GRAPEVINE: Interstate 5 over Grapevine CLOSED due to snow over the summit. Crews working to clear snow ❄️ No estimated time of opening; dependent on weather
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GRAPEVINE: Snow is starting to stick and CHP is now pacing. Please exercise caution in inclement weather and follow the pacing CHP vehicles.
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GRAPEVINE: Snow is starting to stick on the Grapevine, and CHP is currently escorting traffic on I-5.
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Shout out to our amazing crews who spend their days (and nights) plowing the roads and helping motorists stuck in the snow. We appreciate you!
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Tehachapi: State Route 58 now CLOSED due to heavy snow fall. Interstate 5 Grapevine remains closed due to snow. If heading to Southern California, we recommend the 101. Safe travels.
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Grapevine/Tehachapi: I-5 Grapevine remains CLOSED from 3 mi north of the Jct of SR 126 /at Parker Rd/ to 5 mi south of the Jct of SR 99 /at Grapevine Rd. State Route 58 remains CLOSED from 4.1 mi east of Edison at Towerline Rd to 1 mi west of Mojave. No estimated time of opening
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A very serious reminder as to why we urge drivers to be extremely cautious if having to drive in foggy conditions.
EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: KCBD crew captures video of semi crash on Slaton Highway. - Full story here: kcbd.com/2019/12/27/dps-troo…
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Grapevine: CHP currently pacing over the Grapevine due to snow sticking on the highway. Drive with care.
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Grapevine: Interstate 5 CLOSED over Grapevine due to heavy snow fall. Suggested detour is 58 to 14, however snow is also falling in that area. Safe travels
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GRAPEVINE: Roadway is currently free flow after pacing for the majority of the day. Snow has stopped falling, but high winds continue. Please drive safely. #slowandsteady
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Grapevine: Interstate 5 over Grapevine, CHP escorting traffic due to snow fall. Be patient and stay behind escort vehicle. Drive slowly and safely. @CHPFortTejon @CaltransDist7
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KERN COUNTY: Eastbound State Route 58 is now CLOSED due to several collisions near Tehachapi as well as accumulated snowfall with plows being unable to clear these areas. Eastbound 58 is closed starting at Towerline Road. No ETO at this time.
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GRAPEVINE: Southbound I-5 is now CLOSED at Grapevine Road due to the ongoing #HughesFire. No ETO at this time. Travelers can utilize SR 166 towards SR 101 heading west, or SR 58 towards Tehachapi to the east as alternate routes. We will provide updates as they become available.
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Grapevine: Interstate 5 over Grapevine, snow starting to stick to roadway. CHP has begun pacing. Please drive carefully and stay behind escort vehicle. @CaltransDist7 @CHPFortTejon
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KERN CANYON: Check out a behind the scenes look on SR 178, as the 30-foot boulder in the roadway was blasted by the District 6 Blasting Team.
Crews are continuing to remove rocks and conduct repairs as necessary.
State Route 178 is expected to reopen this evening.
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GRAPEVINE: Reports of snowfall at the Tejon summit on I-5, but it is not sticking to the roadway as of yet. CHP is currently pacing over the pass.
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A lot has changed since an hour ago when this was posted.
As of 4:45pm:
- SR 58 is open with CHP escorting traffic through the Tehachapi pass
- SR 166 is open with CHP escorting traffic from Santa Maria to Maricopa
Currently, SR 101/46 is the only viable detour between Central and Southern CA.
Travelers, be aware there is substantial traffic on the 101 in southern Ventura/Santa Barbara counties, on the 101 between Santa Maria and Paso Robles, and on 41/46 heading to Paso Robles.
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GRAPEVINE: Due to snowfall, CHP is currently escorting traffic over the pass. Please exercise caution.
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Grapevine: Interstate 5 over Grapevine, CHP escorting traffic due to snow fall. Be patient and stay behind escort vehicle. Drive slowly and safely.
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Grapevine: Interstate 5 over Grapevine CHP ESCORTING/PACING traffic due to snow.@CHPFortTejon @CaltransDist7
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Currently, SR 101/46 is the only viable detour between Central and Southern CA.
Travelers, be aware there is substantial traffic on the 101 in southern Ventura/Santa Barbara counties, on the 101 between Santa Maria and Paso Robles, and on 41/46 heading to Paso Robles.
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GRAPEVINE: All lanes of Northbound I-5 are currently CLOSED approximately one mile north of Grapevine Road due to a big rig fire. No ETO at this time.
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Clean California-making a difference. Before and after litter clean up of California Avenue and State Route 99 in Fresno. #CleanCA
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GRAPEVINE: Northbound I-5 is currently CLOSED at Grapevine Road due to police activity. Traffic backed up for approximately 4 miles. No ETO at this time.
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GRAPEVINE: For those asking, here is a look at what our tow truck partners/snow plows are working on at this time. Every ⚠️ marker on the roadway indicates at least one collision, stalled vehicle or spin-out. Crews are working diligently to get stuck traffic to the other side.
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GRAPEVINE: CHP has begun pacing over the Grapevine due to snow sticking to the roadway. Drive with care!
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KERN RIVER CANYON: State Route 178 CLOSED 4.1 miles east of State Route 184 due to rock slide in the Kern River Canyon. No ETO, Caltrans on scene to assess damage and determine removal of slide.
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❄️ OPERATION SNOWFLAKE ❄️
Grapevine: Interstate 5 over Grapevine, beginning CLOSURE due to snow and ice.
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The #Grapevine is open. Remember to put the distractions away and give yourself plenty of following distance when driving. #TravelAdvisory
It is windy and cold up here but the #Grapevine remains open.
Please help spread the word: We have ZERO tolerance for parking on the freeway.
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Grapevine 4/3/23 at 7am: Interstate 5 over Grapevine, snow starting to stick to roadway. CHP has begun pacing. Please drive carefully and stay behind escort vehicle. @CHPFortTejon @CaltransDist7 @BakersfieldChp
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Mariposa County: State Route 41 south of @YosemiteNPS is now OPEN to one-way traffic control. Drive with caution through the area!
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GRAPEVINE, Update: CHP is no longer escorting traffic. Caltrans and CHP will continue monitoring, but for right now all lanes are back in freeflow. Please continue to exercise caution in inclement weather and drive safe!
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Today is #CleanCA Day of Action! District 6 partnered with City of Fresno and Governor Newsom to kick off this effort. The program will create jobs, expand litter pick-up and enhance infrastructure. By working together, great things are on the horizon for the Golden State!
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Grapevine: As of 8pm, CHP has resumed pacing traffic over the Grapevine due to snow and low visibility due to fog. Drive with care and stay behind the pace vehicle. #slowinthesnow
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GRAPEVINE: With snow starting to stick again, CHP has resumed pacing operations. Please follow the lead CHP car and drive carefully over the pass.
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Behind the scenes again from yesterday, this time in the Kern Canyon on State Route 178 where crews removed multiple boulders from the roadway following an early morning rockslide.
📷 Bodfish maintenance crew 626
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GRAPEVINE: Snowfall is starting to stick and CHP is currently pacing between Gorman and the summit. Expect delays.
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GRAPEVINE: All lanes currently CLOSED on Southbound I-5 near the base of the Grapevine due to a big rig fire with smoke covering all southbound lanes. No ETO at this time.
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❄️ OPERATION SNOWFLAKE ❄️ Grapevine: Interstate 5 over Grapevine, CHP escorting traffic due to snow fall. Be patient and stay behind escort vehicle. Drive slowly and safely. @CaltransDist7 @CHPFortTejon
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Grapevine: CHP Pacing on Interstate 5 between Grapevine Road and Fort Tejon due to dense fog. Please follow the pace car with patience and drive safely. @CaltransDist7 @CHPFortTejon
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GRAPEVINE: Northbound I-5 is fully closed at Grapevine Road due to a multi-big rig collision, with two vehicles having caught fire. No ETO at this time.
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GRAPEVINE: Southbound I-5 is now OPEN! CHP is providing pacing, please exercise caution as you make your way onto and over the pass. @CaltransDist7 @CaltransHQ
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Shaver Lake/China Peak: Caltrans crews plowing snow this morning to get you where you’re going. #DontCrowdthePlow
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Grapevine: Interstate 5 over Grapevine, CHP escorting due to snow fall. Be patient and stay behind escort vehicle. Drive slowly and safely.
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GRAPEVINE: Snow is starting to stick on the summit and CHP is currently escorting traffic over the Grapevine.
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GRAPEVINE: Northbound I-5 is currently closed at Grapevine Road due to a brush fire. Crews working to clear fire and smoke before reopening lanes.
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Kern County: State Route 166 between 33 and 101 CLOSED due to heavy snow fall and multiple accidents in the area. No ETO
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Kern Canyon/Lake Isabella: State Route 178 🚨EMERGENCY CLOSURE🚨cracks in roadway near waterway, mouth of canyon. Closure of 178 in addition to SR 155 closure due to previous weather impacts. Use alternate route. Travel to Lake Isabella area not recommended at this time.
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🎶 Just hear those tire chains jingling, ring ting tingling too! Come on, it’s lovely weather for a plow ride together with you... 🎶
Safe travels this holiday weekend. If you come across our crews working, remember to slow down or #MoveOver and #DontCrowdThePlow
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GRAPEVINE, Update: We will continue to provide periodic updates. Snow is continuing to fall on the Grapevine, however roadways remain clear and CHP is continuing to escort traffic over the pass.
Per @NWSHanford, these conditions are expected to continue throughout the day.
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Mariposa County: We are currently still on-schedule to be able to reopen State Route 41 south of @YosemiteNPS on March 15.
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GRAPEVINE: Southbound I-5 is currently reduced to 2 lanes just south of Lebec due to a multi-vehicle collision. Expect delays through the area. No ETO at this time.
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Per CHP, State Route 58 has been closed once again between Tower Line Road and just west of Mojave due to black ice and numerous spin-outs. No ETO at this time.
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KERN COUNTY: Northbound 99 is currently closed between the I-5 split and SR 223. Crews are working on clearing the lanes of dust and dirt caused by high winds in the region. No ETO at this time.
Traffic advised to use I-5 North to SR 223.
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Grapevine: CHP currently pacing traffic over the Grapevine due to icy road conditions. Remember to stay behind the CHP pace car for your safety. #Grapevine @CaltransDist7
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Grapevine: CLOSED due to snowfall, crews working to remove snow and get it reopened as weather conditions improve.
At this time north and southbound I-5 is closed due to unsafe road and weather conditions over the Grapevine. Once these conditions improve the I-5 will be reopened. We are working diligently with Caltrans to make the roadway safe for travel.
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GRAPEVINE: I-5 is now CLOSED in both directions due to snow accumulation. The north end of the closure is at Grapevine Road. The southern end of the closure is at Parker Road in Castaic. No ETO at this time.
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Grapevine: CHP no longer pacing over the summit. Fog has lifted and snow has subsided. ALL LANES OPEN #slowinthesnow
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GRAPEVINE: Reports of snow on the Grapevine, CHP is now pacing. Please follow pace car accordingly and drive safe!
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❄️OPERATION SNOWFLAKE ❄️ Update as of 1:30am: Interstate 5 over Grapevine NOW CLOSED. US 101 recommended as alternate route or delay travel. @CHPFortTejon @CaltransDist7
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The before and after of the trash and litter clean up that our Mendota Crew did today along 180. #yourtrashisnotourtreasure #DontTrashCalifornia
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Please obey CHP vehicles conducting pacing over the Grapevine and exercise caution in inclement weather conditions.
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Our gift is this traffic alert and this one’s for you
And you can tell everyone this is your traffic alert
It may be quite simple but now that it’s done
I hope you don’t mind that I put down in words
How wonderful life is when you get to the @eltonofficial concert on time
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Roadways are open and traffic is moving slowly in many areas.
Heads up to weekend/New Year's travelers, similar weather is anticipated to start on Sun night (12/29) - Mon afternoon (12/30). Expect possible snow and freezing temps through many of the areas as this recent storm.
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GRAPEVINE: CLOSED DUE TO MUDSLIDE, CREWS ARE CLEARING ROADWAY AND REMOVING STRANDED VEHICLES
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GRAPEVINE: Interstate 5 over Grapevine, CHP is again escorting due to snow fall. Be patient and stay behind escort vehicle. Drive slowly and safely.
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GRAPEVINE: Snow is falling and CHP is currently pacing over the Grapevine. Please exercise caution in inclement weather and obey the pacing CHP vehicles.
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GRAPEVINE: Route is CLOSED from the Los Angeles/Kern Co Line to 25 miles south of Bakersfield at Laval Rd due to snow.
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Grapevine: Pacing has ended; ALL LANES ARE OPEN. Wet weather continues, please drive safely.
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Update from CHP regarding Northbound I-5!
Northbound Interstate 5 is about to open. We are clearing the last of the ice. Thank you for your patience. #Grapevine #CHP #FortTejon #snow #YesItSnowsInCalifornia
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As @CHPFortTejon and @CHP_Newhall prepare to resume escorts, we remind travelers to please drive carefully and follow the lead CHP vehicle at a safe distance and speed.
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Weekend trip to @YosemiteNPS? Heavy traffic and precipitation are expected in the area. Check quickmap.dot.ca.gov for real time updates. Photo Credit: @YoseConservancy webcam
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KERN COUNTY: Eastbound State Route 58 is currently CLOSED at Towerline Road due to snowfall and multiple collisions in the Tehachapi Pass. No ETO at this time.
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FRESNO/CLOVIS AREA: Whether it's pre-game 🏈 or Post Malone 🎶, expect heavy traffic at State Route 168 and Shaw tonight.
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Another storm is headed our way!
Winds will start to pick up this evening and snow levels will drop to as low as 2,000’ elevation.
If you haven’t already done so, it’s time to ensure your vehicle is ready for any necessary trips you may need to make over the next few days.
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Per @CHPFortTejon, units are preparing to escort traffic over the Grapevine pass shortly. We will update as soon as there is a concrete time.
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