Mineral King Road
General Information
Mineral King Road is a narrow, curvy mountain road. The road enters Sequoia National Park 9.4 miles (15.1 km) – approximately 45 minutes drive time – above its junction with Route 198.
In 2025 road construction will introduce road improvements. Currently, the affected section of road is approximately 5.7 miles (9.2 km) long. None of the recreation sites or services along Mineral King Road, such as campgrounds, trailheads, or private inholdings such as Silver City Resort, are within the impacted section of road. However, anyone wanting to access services in the Mineral King area will have to pass through the road construction.
Later in the year, construction sites may move and could include sections of road near and around Mineral King area recreation sites and services. Updates will be posted on this page.
Summary Of Impacts
While the road is open to public vehicles there will be construction closures and delays on weekdays. There will be no traffic impacts on weekends or holidays.
The western end of the affected road section is at the park boundary. The eastern end of the affected road section is approximately 5.7 miles (9.2 km) east of the park boundary and is approximately 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Atwell Mill Campground. None of the trailheads, campgrounds, or private inholdings such as Silver City Resort, are within the construction zone.
During traffic delays and closures, flaggers will control traffic. The estimated drive time through the 5.6 mile (9.0 km) construction section of the road is about 20 minutes for a single car. Actual times will vary based on traffic.
The schedule of road closures and delays are summarized in the tables below. The schedule is subject to change at any time due to weather or emergencies.
Mineral King Road Construction Closure And Delay Schedule May 19–September 1
Memorial Day Weekend: No closures or delays from noon on Friday, May 23, through 7 am on Tuesday, May 27.
Independence Day: No closures or delays from noon on Thursday, July 3, through 7 am on Monday, July 7.
Labor Day Weekend: No closures or delays from noon on Friday, August 29, through 7 am on Tuesday, September 2.
The schedule may change at any time due to weather or emergencies.
A summary of closures and delays on weekdays along the Mineral King Road between May 19 and September 1, 2025.
| Day of the Week |
Road Closure And Delay Schedule From 7 am to 7 pm |
From 7 pm to 7 am |
| Monday – Thursday |
7 am–10 am: Up to 30-minute delays
10 am–4 pm: Full closure
4 pm–7 pm: Up to 30-minute delays |
No closures or delays |
| Friday |
7 am–10 am: Up to 30-minute delays
10 am–4 pm: Full closure except for a passthrough at 1 pm (details below)
1 pm Passthrough: Vehicles must be at a closure point location by 1 pm to be guaranteed passage through the construction zone. Only one round of traffic in each direction will be allowed through.
After 4 pm: No closures or delays |
No closures or delays |
| Saturday – Sunday |
No closures or delays |
No closures or delays |
| Federal Holidays, including Memorial Day (May 26), Independence Day (July 4), and Labor Day (September 1), see details above this table. |
No closures or delays |
No closures or delays |
Mineral King Road Construction Closure And Delay Schedule September 2–October 29
Columbus Day (Federal Holiday) / Indigenous Peoples Day (State Holiday): No closures or delays from noon on Friday, October 10, through 7 am on Tuesday, October 14.
The schedule may change at any time due to weather or emergencies.
A summary of weekday road closures and delays on Mineral King Road between September 2 and October 29, 2025.
| Day of the Week |
Road Closure And Delay Schedule From 7 am to 7 pm |
From 7 pm to 7 am |
| Monday – Thursday |
7 am – 10 am: Up to 30-minute delays
10 am – 4 pm: Full closure
4 pm – 7 pm: Up to 30-minute delays |
No closures or delays |
| Friday - Sunday |
7 am – 8 am: No closures or delays
8 am – 7 pm: Full closure, except 3 opportunities to pass through the construction zone (see below)
10 am, 1 pm, and 4 pm: Vehicles must be at a closure point location at 10 am, 1 pm, or 4 pm to be guaranteed passage through the construction zone. One round of traffic in each direction will be allowed to pass through at each time. |
No closures or delays |
| Federal and State Holidays: Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day (October 13), see details above this table. |
No closures or delays |
No closures or delays |
