1:45pm: UPDATE: According to CalTrans, Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now open in both directions. 1:15pm: UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is expected to remain closed this afternoon for an unknown duration according to CalTrans. The route is closed as a result of a brush fire being called the Plant Fire. The Plant Fire began last night at approximately 7pm in … [Read more...] about UPDATE: Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley is now OPEN
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Pavement Repairs This Week on SR-18 in Big Bear
The California Department of Transportation maintenance crews are making repairs to storm damaged pavement on State Route 18 between Big Bear Dam and the City of Big Bear Lake this week. Motorists will encounter traffic holds with delays up to 20 minutes if traveling this section of SR 18 Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 3pm. CHP will be on scene to assist with the … [Read more...] about Pavement Repairs This Week on SR-18 in Big Bear
CalTrans Works to Re-Open Hwy 18
Big Bear, CA, March 1, 2014, 10:00am - According to Terry Kasinga of CalTrans, crews are working to re-open Highway 18, the front grade, after closing the roadway yesterday morning due to large boulders and debris on the road as a result of severe weather conditions. The route was closed at both the Big Bear Dam and Snow Valley, however, as of this morning, 100 vehicles had … [Read more...] about CalTrans Works to Re-Open Hwy 18