California State Route 108 over Sonora Pass

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California State Route 108 over Sonora Pass is a high-elevation mountain highway in California that crosses the central Sierra Nevada, known for its steep grades, scenic vistas, and seasonal closures due to heavy snowfall.


Statements (48)
Predicate Object
instanceOf mountain highway
state highway segment
connects communities on the east side of the Sierra Nevada
communities on the west side of the Sierra Nevada
country United States
crosses Sierra Nevada mountain range
hasFeature high mountain passes
limited guardrails in some areas
narrow roadway sections
sharp curves
hasHazard icy conditions in shoulder seasons
rockfall in some segments
hasLanes two-lane highway
hasMaximumGrade up to 26 percent in some sections
hasRoadSurface paved
hasScenery alpine landscapes
forested slopes
granite peaks
meadows
hasSeasonalClosure typically in late fall or early winter
hasSeasonalOpening typically late spring or early summer
hasTraffic light to moderate outside peak tourist season
hasViewpoints roadside turnouts
isPartOf California state highway system
isPopularWith motorcyclists
sightseers
tourists
isSubjectOf scenic drive recommendations
travel guides
knownFor heavy snowfall
high elevation
scenic vistas
seasonal closures
steep grades
locatedIn California
Sierra Nevada
central Sierra Nevada
maintainedBy California Department of Transportation
partOf California State Route 108 NERFINISHED
providesAccessTo Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest vicinity
Stanislaus National Forest NERFINISHED
restrictedFor large commercial trucks in steep sections
subjectTo avalanche risk
snow removal operations
winter closure
traverses Sonora Pass
usedFor automobile travel
recreational access

Referenced by (1)
Subject (surface form when different) Predicate
Sierra Nevada transportation corridor
hasPart

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