Motorists, Allow Extra Commute Time Over Dam
February 9, 2009 by Catherine Sandstrom
Filed under Current News
Construction signs are appearing at the west end of the valley, as Caltrans prepares to start the $39 million project to rebuild a new bridge over the Bear Valley Dam. Lane closures with flagging will start today and continue through Wednesday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., so prepare for delays of up to 20 minutes. The first order of business will be to place concrete barriers and restripe the lanes for construction. Clearing and grubbing for the project will begin next week – weather permitting, of course.
The new structure will be located on the south side of the dam. The project will also realign the roadway, construct three 12-foot travel lanes, 10-foot shoulders, and a 5-foot ADA-compliant sidewalk. The intersection of SR-18 and SR-38 will be signalized.
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- Weekly Blasting to Take Place for Big Bear Bridge Project; Motorists Can Expect Midweek Flagging on Highway 18
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After graduating from BBHS, Catherine moved to Los Angeles to attend Loyola Marymount University. In her 20 years off the mountain, most recently in Manhattan Beach, Catherine's career has included publishing, broadcasting, public relations and public education; she served as KBHR's News Director from April 2007 to July 2010.
