Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation is alerting the traveling public that a significant winter storm will arrive in the Inland/Mountain/Desert communities of Riverside and San Bernardino counties Wednesday evening. The National Weather Service is forecasting rain and snow during the storm events. Caltrans is advising motorists of winter driving tips and … [Read more...] about Storm Alert for Motorists
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State Route 18 (Arctic Circle) Winter Prep Work Begins Monday
Big Bear, CA - This is a reminder that SR-18 will be completely closed between Snow Valley Mountain Resort and Big Bear Dam, Monday through Thursday from October 1st through October 26th, to complete routine maintenance operations to prepare the route for winter months. For the first two weeks, October 1st through 4th and October 8th through 11th, the full closure will be from … [Read more...] about State Route 18 (Arctic Circle) Winter Prep Work Begins Monday
Arctic Circle Winter Prep Work Begins Soon
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation District 8 will once again start work to prepare State Route 18 in the “Arctic Circle” on Monday, October 1 to Friday, October 26, to complete routine maintenance operations to prepare the route for winter months. The work will be split into daytime and nighttime work hours to alleviate some of the impacts with all … [Read more...] about Arctic Circle Winter Prep Work Begins Soon
Monsoon Information for Motorists
San Bernardino Mountains, CA - Monsoon season is here for the deserts and mountains of southern California. A monsoon is a seasonal prevailing wind blowing from the southwest between May and September bringing rain. These storms typically drench these regions causing the creeks and washes to overflow their banks with water, debris, and mud, which ultimately sheet across state … [Read more...] about Monsoon Information for Motorists
Caltrans Erosion Control Project Will Affect Travel Through the Valley
Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation will begin a landscaping project to implement sediment control and stabilization measures on State Route 18, which includes Big Bear Blvd., between State Route 38 (at the dam) and Gildart Drive, which is just east of Division. The $250,000 project was awarded to America Pacific Construction. Work is expected to … [Read more...] about Caltrans Erosion Control Project Will Affect Travel Through the Valley