Last month, Caltrans made the decision to close Highway 330 so a variety of maintenance crews could give the route a makeover. This maximum maintenance effort allowed Caltrans to get multiple repairs done in just one day which was on August 6th. Most importantly, this reduced the need to have consecutive daily closures and less inconvenience to motorists. During that … [Read more...] about Caltrans Reports on Work on Highway 330
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Caltrans Busy Working on Our Mountain Roads
Flagging continues on Highway 18, between Baldwin Lake and Lucerne Valley. Weekday flagging from 8am to 5pm for paving is expected to continue into September. On Highway 18 the front way, from the Big Bear Dam en route to Highway 330, weekday flagging continues from 7am to 5pm, accounting for 15-20 minute delays at the new Big Bear bridge project at the western-most end of Big … [Read more...] about Caltrans Busy Working on Our Mountain Roads
Flagging and Road Work Continues on All Three Mountain Routes Today
CalTrans has been busy at road repairs and paving projects on our mountain highways so, as of today (August 21), flagging does continue on all three routes to and from the Big Bear Valley. On Highway 38, flagging does continue to accommodate paving upgrades, though the project at the base of the mountain, in Mentone, is expected to wrap today. On Highway 18, between Baldwin … [Read more...] about Flagging and Road Work Continues on All Three Mountain Routes Today
County Supervisors Approve Tax Roll Fee for Improved Snowplowing in Erwin Lake
Residents of the southern portion of Erwin Lake will have improved snowplowing services this winter, though at a cost to landowners. San Bernardino County Supervisors this week approved a tax roll assessment for Erwin Lake properties, which was prompted by property owners’ request for increased road grading and snowplowing following the storms of last December. The County … [Read more...] about County Supervisors Approve Tax Roll Fee for Improved Snowplowing in Erwin Lake
Investigation Continues for Driver Who Hit Bhandari Family Three Weeks Ago; Sheriff’s Station Sends Surveillance Videos to FBI
The investigation continues to locate the driver of the SUV that hit the Bhandari family, resulting in the death of five-year-old Kushan, three weeks ago today. It was in the 8pm hour on Thursday, July 30, when Sujana Bhandari and her two sons, Kushan and 11-year-old Kushal were crossing Lakeview Drive just west of the Big Bear Lake Post Office after playing at the lake. Arden … [Read more...] about Investigation Continues for Driver Who Hit Bhandari Family Three Weeks Ago; Sheriff’s Station Sends Surveillance Videos to FBI