Introducing Our New “Conditional Closure” Alerts
We’re excited to announce a new type of travel impact on our website: Conditional Closures (CC). These alerts help you see when certain types of vehicles can still travel through areas affected by hazards, while others may be restricted.
What Are Conditional Closures?
A Conditional Closure means a road or highway is partially closed based on vehicle type or other specific restrictions. For example:
- Minor flooding may lead to a closure for low-clearance vehicles, but trucks or high-clearance vehicles can still pass.
- High winds may result in a closure for high-profile vehicles (such as RVs, box trucks, or trailers) to reduce blow-over risk.
- Local traffic only closures could restrict everyone except drivers who live or work in the area.
- Chain condition requirements might close the road to unchained vehicles when chains are mandatory.
How Will I Know It’s a Conditional Closure?
- On the Map: You’ll see a new red and yellow “striped” line indicating a Conditional Closure. This is different from our standard closure line, which remains red and white.
- Alerts Section: Look for the “CC” label in TripCheck alerts for up-to-the-minute information on these partial closures.
