Big Bear Valley, CA - Beginning Tuesday, July 13th through Friday, July 16th, Caltrans will implement flagging for crack seal roadwork on Highway 38 between the hours of 8am to 2pm from above Barton Flats to Glass Road. Highway 38 will remain open during roadwork but expect at least short delays. … [Read more...] about Flagging on Hwy 38 for Crack Seal Roadwork Begins Tuesday, July 13th
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Despite Influx of Crowds for Fourth of July, Sheriff’s Captain Reports, “We Had Relatively Few Incidents”
Big Bear Valley, CA -- This year’s Fourth of July weekend in the Big Bear Valley was marred by the July 5 drowning of an 18-year-old from Yucca Valley, though, given the influx of crowds here for the holiday, local law enforcement and fire agencies report that it was a relatively calm weekend. In addition to an extra 20 deputies on patrol, the Big Bear Sheriff’s Station’s law … [Read more...] about Despite Influx of Crowds for Fourth of July, Sheriff’s Captain Reports, “We Had Relatively Few Incidents”
CalTrans Implements Maintenance Projects at Base of Mountain, and in Boulder Bay and Fawnskin Areas
Big Bear Valley, CA -- In addition to the ongoing construction of the Big Bear bridge, scheduled for completion next year, there are a few CalTrans maintenance projects slated for this week. Work resumes in the Highland area this week, which will affect those traveling on the 210 freeway and Highway 330 at the base of the mountain. From 8am to 4pm through Friday, July 9, the … [Read more...] about CalTrans Implements Maintenance Projects at Base of Mountain, and in Boulder Bay and Fawnskin Areas
CHP Reminds Travelers to Buckle Up; All Available Officers on the Road for Holiday Weekend
As with most major holidays, the Fourth of July weekend marks the implementation of a Maximum Enforcement Period for the California Highway Patrol. All available CHP officers will be on the road, as of Friday, July 2 at 6pm and through midnight on Monday the 5th. The CHP points out that during last year’s Fourth of July weekend, 24 people were killed on state highways and, of … [Read more...] about CHP Reminds Travelers to Buckle Up; All Available Officers on the Road for Holiday Weekend
Overnight, Midweek Road Closures on Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18; CalTrans Does Clean-up, Post-Winter Repairs
As of last night (June 20), CalTrans has implemented a maintenance project on the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, from the Big Bear dam west to Lakeview Point. This road work has resulted in overnight closures on Highway 18; closures will be on Sundays through Thursdays, from 10pm to 4am, extending through July 1st. Highway 18 will remain open round the clock on Fridays … [Read more...] about Overnight, Midweek Road Closures on Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18; CalTrans Does Clean-up, Post-Winter Repairs