CalTrans crews were to be at work in Fawnskin, as of this morning—not on snow removal, but to construct a drainage system along Highway 38, along both the shoulder and roadway at Fawnskin’s west end. However, given inclement weather, this project has, as of this morning, been pushed back to a March 2 start date. When implemented as of next Monday, motorists can expect flagging … [Read more...] about Fawnskin Drainage Project to Begin Next Monday
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Airplane Crash in Mountains This Afternoon; Both Occupants Able to Walk from Demolished Cessna
There was a plane crash in our area at about 2pm this afternoon, February 20, though both occupants of the plane have survived and, in fact, were able to walk away from the crash site. According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, the Cessna 172 was en route to the Big Bear Airport from San Bernardino International Airport when the plane went down about two miles … [Read more...] about Airplane Crash in Mountains This Afternoon; Both Occupants Able to Walk from Demolished Cessna
Highway 18, West of the Dam, Still Closed as of Friday Morning — Update: Now Open!
Crews have continued to work ’round the clock to clear avalanche snow from the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, between the Big Bear Dam and Snow Valley, in hopes of having to roadway open to weekend traffic—though, for the time being, the front grade of Highway 18 remains closed. Keep it tuned to KBHR 93.3 FM today, as we will bring you updates on the re-opening of Highway … [Read more...] about Highway 18, West of the Dam, Still Closed as of Friday Morning — Update: Now Open!
Despite ‘Round-the-Clock Snow Removal Efforts of CalTrans and Acosta Company, Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18 Closed Until Friday Evening
Three snow removal teams have been at work all night, in an effort to clear snow from the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18, on the seven mile or so stretch from the Big Bear Dam to Snow Valley, in hopes of having the road re-opened in time for the weekend. More than 30 slides and snow drifts have crossed the roadway since Monday, and some of these piles of snow are as much … [Read more...] about Despite ‘Round-the-Clock Snow Removal Efforts of CalTrans and Acosta Company, Arctic Circle Portion of Highway 18 Closed Until Friday Evening
Avalanche Snow Removal Continues on Highway 18; Road Closed Until at Least Friday
CalTrans crews worked through the night to clear the Arctic Circle portion of Highway 18 of avalanche snow, though the road is still not open to motorists. More crews from off the mountain will be assisting in snow removal this morning and until the roadway is safe and clear. There is no estimated re-open time yet for Highway 18, west of the Big Bear Dam, and no promises that … [Read more...] about Avalanche Snow Removal Continues on Highway 18; Road Closed Until at Least Friday