Big Bear Lake, CA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) will begin emergency slope repairs on State Route 18 (SR-18) in Big Bear near the Big Bear Dam. During the work there will be a one-way flagging operation. Please be advised there will occasionally be a 30-minute full closure in the area. The emergency work will require the contractor to work 7 days a … [Read more...] about Emergency Slope Repairs on SR-18 in Big Bear
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Storm Alert for Motorists
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
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