Highway 18 had been closed at the Big Bear Dam yesterday evening, after an unanticipated volume of rock fell during a blasting excavation for the Big Bear bridge project. CalTrans crews closed Highway 18 for cleanup and safety evaluations, which resulted in the closure of the roadway until after midnight. The road is open at this time [morning, November 11], though motorists … [Read more...] about Rocks Cleared from Roadway; Highway 18 Re-Opens After Midnight
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Road Work on Highways 18 and 330 and Red Ant Hill Today
Motorists can expect additional delays if traveling down the front way, on Highways 18 and 330 today. On Monday, CalTrans began a 30-day pavement rehabilitation project on Highway 18 which, in addition to delays of 15 to 20 minutes at the Big Bear Dam, will also include pilot car escorts between Lakeview Point on Arctic Circle and the junction of Highway 330 in Running Springs. … [Read more...] about Road Work on Highways 18 and 330 and Red Ant Hill Today
Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today
If taking Highway 18 west beyond the dam today (October 21), just know that current delays are longer than usual as crews are removing a large rock, referred to as “the can opener rock.” Delays at the dam bridge are generally 15 to 20 minutes, and will continue weekdays from 7am to 5pm, to accommodate the Big Bear bridge project, scheduled for completion in 2011. But, again, … [Read more...] about Potential for Extended Delays on Highway 18 at the Dam Today
Two Rounds of Blasting for Bridge Project Will Prompt Additional Delays on Highway 18 Thursday; Road Work Continues on Big Bear Boulevard
More blasting at the Big Bear bridge, with two rounds scheduled for today (Thursday, September 17). The first will take place between 10am and noon, the second blast between noon and 2pm. These blasts near the dam on Highway 18 will account for additional delays, so allow extra time if taking Highway 18 down the front way today, any time between 10am and 2pm. Motorists can … [Read more...] about Two Rounds of Blasting for Bridge Project Will Prompt Additional Delays on Highway 18 Thursday; Road Work Continues on Big Bear Boulevard
Blasting Near Dam Rescheduled for Wednesday; Delays on Big Bear Boulevard
Blasting at the Big Bear bridge project, at Big Bear Lake’s west end on Highway 18, was scheduled to take place this afternoon (September 15), though CalTrans has rescheduled that blasting and it will instead take place tomorrow, Wednesday, from 1 to 3pm. This is a tentative schedule, as of this morning, but if planning to take Highway 18 down the front way tomorrow, anticipate … [Read more...] about Blasting Near Dam Rescheduled for Wednesday; Delays on Big Bear Boulevard