KMPH FOX 26 | Central San Joaquin Valley News SourceDanger: Falling Rocks Close Yosemite Road

Danger: Falling Rocks Close Yosemite Road

Posted: Updated: Jan 23, 2012 05:24 PM PST
Courtesy: National Park Service Courtesy: National Park Service
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. (KMPH) -

A large rockslide that occurred late Sunday night has closed a popular road in Yosemite National Park.

Park officials say Big Oak Flat Road (the continuation of Highway 120) is closed between the Foresta Junction on Highway 120 and the Highway 120/140 Junction.

Visitors coming from Merced and Mariposa can still access Yosemite Valley on Highway 140, while those from Fresno and Oakhurst can use Highway 41.

Tioga Road remains closed. Foresta Road, between Foresta and El Portal, is not accessible.

Yosemite National Park remains open.

With a winter storm currently in the park, officials say chain restrictions are in place on some roads.

For 24-hour road and weather information, call (209) 372-0200.

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