Keeler and Lone Pine: SR-136 Traffic Breaks Scheduled Monday Near Dolomite Loop

KEELER / OWENS VALLEY, INYO COUNTY — November 5, 2026. Caltrans District 9’s newest weekly work schedule includes temporary traffic interruptions on State Route 136 near Keeler on Monday, November 9. The work is listed between the western end of Dolomite Loop Road and State Route 190 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Expected impact

The agency anticipates intermittent traffic breaks with delays of around five minutes. A traffic break means vehicles may be held temporarily while crews or equipment cross or occupy the roadway. Caltrans has not announced a full-day closure of SR-136 in this advisory.

Why the route matters

SR-136 links the Owens Valley area with SR-190 and travel toward Death Valley. Even short holds can matter to residents and visitors traveling long distances with limited services. Travelers should plan fuel, water and time conservatively and remain attentive in active work zones. Separate Caltrans maintenance projects on SR-190 and U.S. 395 may affect onward journeys.

Check the actual road status

The bulletin was published November 5 for work expected November 9 and remains subject to weather and scheduling changes. For real-time restrictions consult Caltrans QuickMap. There is no basis in this notice to declare a new emergency or landslide on the highway.

Official source: Caltrans District 9, November 5 weekly traffic advisory.

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