Big Bear, CA - The California Department of Transportation District 8 will once again start work to prepare State Route 18 in the “Arctic Circle” on Monday, October 1 to Friday, October 26, to complete routine maintenance operations to prepare the route for winter months. The work will be split into daytime and nighttime work hours to alleviate some of the impacts with all … [Read more...] about Arctic Circle Winter Prep Work Begins Soon
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Large Crowds and Heavy Traffic Expected Saturday for Tour de Big Bear
Big Bear, CA - Tour de Big Bear has been voted Southern California's favorite ride, with Big Bear Lake being named as the Cycling Capital of Southern California and ranked as the #1 weekend getaway city in the United States by Expedia. With up to 2,300 riders expected to participate in Saturday's event, large crowds of riders, team support, and spectators will be prevalent … [Read more...] about Large Crowds and Heavy Traffic Expected Saturday for Tour de Big Bear
Mudslides Prompt Temporary Road Closures
Big Bear, CA - UPDATE: 5pm - Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley has re-opened with escorts. You can except some delays. Isolated showers with heavy rainfall created mudslides on both Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley and Highway 38 today, prompting the closure of both highways for a period of time. Highway 38 has reopened but Highway 18 is still in a clean-up phase from a massive mud … [Read more...] about Mudslides Prompt Temporary Road Closures
The Valley Fire
Forest Falls, CA - UPDATE 11:00AM - The Valley Fire is now at 1,341 acres with 13% containment. Several thunderstorms passed through the lower elevations of the Valley Fire area resulting in some flooding and debris flows. However, the higher elevations of the fire have not seen significant rainfall and continue to burn. The fire is moving north and east, higher into the San … [Read more...] about The Valley Fire
New Seat Belt Law to Impact Mountain Transit Riders Beginning July 1st
Big Bear, CA - Time to buckle up while riding the bus! July 1, 2018 is the date that the change in the Vehicle Code goes into effect. This change requires everyone 16 years or older to wear a seatbelt on all public transportation vehicles. The law also mandates that children under 16 must be secured either by a seatbelt or a child restraint that meets Federal Motor Vehicle … [Read more...] about New Seat Belt Law to Impact Mountain Transit Riders Beginning July 1st