Yosemite Highway 140 closure
Definition
The temporary closure of California State Route 140 (Highway 140), the primary western access road to Yosemite National Park from Merced through the Merced River Canyon, frequently caused by rockslides.
A road status alert impacting travelers, such as the ongoing closure of El Portal Road (Highway 140 extension) from Cedar Lodge to Yosemite Bug due to a rockslide as of April 2026.
Examples
The Yosemite Highway 140 closure forced us to pivot to Big Oak Flat Entrance, where the views were arguably better anyway.
Ignoring the Yosemite Highway 140 closure signs is like playing rock-paper-scissors with gravity – rocks always win.
Our road trip app's meltdown during the Yosemite Highway 140 closure was the real plot twist of the vacation.
Blame the Yosemite Highway 140 closure for turning amateur drivers into reluctant explorers.