Big Bear News - UPDATE: Per CalTrans, Highway 38 has reopened. Due to rocks and debris flows on the roadway, CalTrans closed Highway 38 in both directions at approximately 5:30pm on Monday evening to/from Lake Williams and Valley of the Falls. Due to the potential extended overnight length of the closure, at 7:00pm CalTrans made the decision to allow emergency vehicles to use … [Read more...] about Rock and Debris Flows Close Highway 38 UPDATE: 38 Has Reopened
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Maintenance Work on State Route 18 Artic Circle West of Big Bear
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA – The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Dry Creek, Fawnskin, Burnt Mill and Camp Angelus Maintenance crews will be conducting rock fall removal, from a previous mudslide, along with multiple maintenance functions with traffic control on State Route 18 (SR-18) west of Big Bear.Work will take place starting Monday, October 11th – … [Read more...] about Maintenance Work on State Route 18 Artic Circle West of Big Bear
California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - As the season changes and Californians turn their clocks back an hour, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is urging drivers to be extra alert for wildlife on the state’s roads and highways. Watch out for Wildlife Week happens in late September, and that’s no accident. The time change means fewer daylight hours, and it coincides … [Read more...] about California Drivers Reminded to Watch out for Wildlife
Big Bear Boulevard Lane Closures
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - UPDATE 9/28 - Lane closures on Big Bear Boulevard, which started Monday, September 27th, will last through Wednesday, September 29, from approximately 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. from Cienega at the east to Talbot at the west. Lane closures will impact both directions of travel, but there will be at least one lane open at all times. The City of Big Bear … [Read more...] about Big Bear Boulevard Lane Closures
Update on SR-38 Culvert Replacements near Big Bear and Fawnskin
Big Bear News - Big Bear, CA - Caltrans continues work on repairing and replacing various culverts on State Route 38 (SR-38) from Zaca Rd (PM 47.5) to SR-18 near the Big Bear Lake Dam (PM 59.4). Starting September 21, crews will begin paving operations at location areas where culverts have already been installed or repaired. Work will be Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to … [Read more...] about Update on SR-38 Culvert Replacements near Big Bear and Fawnskin