Given weeks of good weather, Flatiron Construction has made good progress on the Big Bear bridge project at Big Bear Lake’s west end. According to CalTrans consultant Dennis Green, “We just had our first successful blast yesterday. The blast went off as designed.” Green tells KBHR that rock on the hillside is being excavated in order to allow for the new bridge alignment, which … [Read more...] about Crews Successfully Complete First Blast in Big Bear Bridge Construction Project; Motorists Can Expect Weekday Flagging in Dam Area
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Let’s Build a Bridge: Local Officials Come Together for Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Big Bear Bridge
Though no ground was broken, the Big Bear Bridge project is officially underway as of yesterday’s groundbreaking ceremony, which was held at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center and included a number of officials. Those in attendance included local leaders, key personnel from CalTrans including District 8 Director Dr. Raymond Wolfe, and representatives for Senators Dutton … [Read more...] about Let’s Build a Bridge: Local Officials Come Together for Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Big Bear Bridge
Highway 18, West of the Dam, Still Closed as of Friday Morning — Update: Now Open!
Crews have continued to work ’round the clock to clear avalanche snow from the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, between the Big Bear Dam and Snow Valley, in hopes of having to roadway open to weekend traffic—though, for the time being, the front grade of Highway 18 remains closed. Keep it tuned to KBHR 93.3 FM today, as we will bring you updates on the re-opening of Highway … [Read more...] about Highway 18, West of the Dam, Still Closed as of Friday Morning — Update: Now Open!
Despite ‘Round-the-Clock Snow Removal Efforts of CalTrans and Acosta Company, Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18 Closed Until Friday Evening
Three snow removal teams have been at work all night, in an effort to clear snow from the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, on the seven mile or so stretch from the Big Bear Dam to Snow Valley, in hopes of having the road re-opened in time for the weekend. More than 30 slides and snow drifts have crossed the roadway since Monday, and some of these piles of snow are as much … [Read more...] about Despite ‘Round-the-Clock Snow Removal Efforts of CalTrans and Acosta Company, Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18 Closed Until Friday Evening
Avalanche Snow Removal Continues on Highway 18; Road Closed Until at Least Friday
CalTrans crews worked through the night to clear the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18 of avalanche snow, though the road is still not open to motorists. More crews from off the mountain will be assisting in snow removal this morning and until the roadway is safe and clear. There is no estimated re-open time yet for Highway 18, west of the Big Bear Dam, and no promises that … [Read more...] about Avalanche Snow Removal Continues on Highway 18; Road Closed Until at Least Friday