April 3, 2026 | Tulare County, CA — The Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) reminds residents and visitors that the Western Divide route is open for travel, restoring access through the mountain loop connecting State Route 190 and the communities of Porterville, Springville, Camp Nelson, and Ponderosa to California Hot Springs. The roadway, previously closed due to winter weather, reopened on March 18, 2026, between Milepost 50 and Milepost 107. With warmer weather arriving earlier this year, the route reopened ahead of typical seasonal timelines and has remained stable and accessible since that time.
This seasonal access update includes:
- Mountain Road 107 (Western Divide): open from Milepost 2 to Mountain Road 50 (Parker Pass)
- Mountain Road 50: open from Milepost 10.5 to Mountain Road 99
- Fox Drive remains closed
The Western Divide serves as a critical connection for mountain communities, providing access to key destinations, including the Trail of 100 Giants within the Sequoia National Forest and surrounding recreational areas. The corridor is also part of the Mighty 190 initiative, supported by the County of Tulare and the City of Porterville, which promotes travel and visitation along State Route 190 and into Tulare County’s foothill and mountain communities, and supports the County’s Discover Tulare County tourism program.
Travel Advisory
Motorists should use caution when traveling in mountain areas, where conditions can change quickly, and roadways include steep grades and winding segments. While the Western Divide is maintained by the Tulare County Resource Management Agency, State Route 190 is maintained by Caltrans. Travelers are encouraged to check current conditions before heading out:
- Tulare County Road Closures Map:
https://tularecounty.ca.gov/rma/public-works/roads/road-bridge-information-and-closures - Caltrans Road Information:
https://roads.dot.ca.gov/roadscell.php
About the County of Tulare’s Resource Management Agency
The Tulare County Resource Management Agency (RMA) provides essential public services to more than 40 unincorporated communities and supports eight municipalities in the heart of California’s Central Valley. The RMA is organized into three core branches, Public Works, Fiscal Services, and Economic Development & Planning, each overseeing divisions that manage infrastructure, land use, permitting, and economic development. The RMA’s mission is to protect the health and safety of residents, preserve the County’s environmental resources, and provide excellent customer service and project support to residents, developers, and business owners. To learn more, please visit www.tularecounty.ca.gov/rma/. For questions or media inquiries, please contact the RMA's Economic Development Office (economicdevelopment@tularecounty.ca.gov).