Traffic Advisory – Plymouth The new Acorn Ridge Casino opens February 24 at 10 a.m. Expect heavy traffic on SR-16 and SR-49. No parking on shoulders. Illegal or blocking vehicles are subject to tow. Drive safe, allow extra time, and watch for pedestrians. — CHP

As of 05:00 am this location is open as well as the Carson Spur. Drive safe Amador.

As of 5:00 pm no further information.

State Route 88 is currently closed due to snow beginning at Dew Drop. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Conditions are unsafe for travel. Updates will be provided as they become available. Drive safely and plan accordingly. POSTED 2/19 @ 09:30 am

Traffic Alert! SR88 around Aqueduct Road. Multiple spinouts due to snow and ice. Drive slowly and use an alternate route if possible.

State Route 88 is currently closed due to snow beginning at Dew Drop. Motorists are advised to avoid the area and use alternate routes. Conditions are unsafe for travel. Updates will be provided as they become available. Drive safely and plan accordingly. POSTED 2/19 @ 09:30 am

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for our area from 10pm Sunday (2/15) through 10pm Wednesday (2/18). They are predicting 1-2 feet of snow around the 2000 ft mark with low visibility. Drive slow, carry chains and be safe Amador.

Westbound #2 lane is partially blocked on SR-88 at Mace Drive due to a disabled 53 ft big rig. Assistance is enroute, and the lane is expected to be cleared within the next 2 hours. Please use caution in the area and do not cross double yellow lines unless it is safe to do so.

Good evening, Amador County, Starting tonight (Friday) through Monday, snow is expected along SR-88 through Amador County, especially at higher elevations. Road conditions can change quickly with snow, ice, chain controls, and reduced visibility.

New Year’s Eve Reminder, Amador County! If your New Year’s plan includes drinking… Your car is officially not invited. Make the plan before the first toast: ✔️ Sober driver ✔️ Ride share ✔️ Stay the night Happy New Year — from all of us here at the CHP Amador Office, to you.

High wind advisory for high profile vehicles from SR-88 in San Joaquin County to SR-49 in Amador County.

Be Seen, Be Safe — Especially in Winter Fog! Our Amador CHP officers joined the Winter Festival Around the World at First 5 in Jackson, sharing an important safety tips for this time of year.

CLICK IT. DON’T RISK IT. CHP Thanksgiving Safety Reminder The Thanksgiving weekend CHP officers will be out in full force from Wednesday, November 26 at 6:01 p.m. through Sunday, November 30 at 11:59 p.m. Full News Release ⬇️ https://t.co/rguodsKkBO

Kids coloring contest. Swing by the Amador CHP office in Jackson and pick up a page to color for your kids. Chance to win a prize Dec 12th. See our Facebook or Instagram account for more details.

SR88 at Dalton Rd. Tree blocking the roadway. Be careful tonight. It’s windy and raining. Be safe out there Amador!

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Earlier today, a truck tractor with doubles lost part of its hay load while traveling through a turn in Amador County. Fortunately, no one was injured and there was no damage to property or the roadway This serves as a great reminder that even properly secured loads can shift.

Good morning, Amador County! It’s a beautiful start to the day with some light fog in the lower areas. Please remember to slow down, use your headlights, and drive carefully through the fog-prone zones. Let’s all get where we’re going safely this morning!

CHP conducted a School Bus Red Light Runner Enforcement Operation throughout the county. An officer rode onboard a school bus with patrol units positioned along the route. When drivers failed to stop for the school bus displaying flashing red lights enforcement action was taken.

Thank You, Amador County!  Our CHP Trunk or Treat event was a huge success! We’d like to extend a big thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a fun and safe evening for our community.