Big Oak Flat Road is Closed

balzaccom
Nov 9, 2022
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The primary access to Yosemite from the Bay Area is closed: "Last night a large rockfall occurred on Big Oak Flat Road near the long tunnel. The road is closed from the eastern Foresta gate to Old Dam. Foresta is still accessible from the Big Oak Flat Entrance. Crews will be assessing this morning. Unknown timeline for reopening."

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