Big Bear, CA, December 19, 2016 - The California Department of Transportation District 8 will be fog sealing and refreshing the temporary striping on State Route 18 this week between Running Springs and Snow Valley. This is to enhance the safety of the roadway during winter weather. The work is scheduled for Monday, December 19 through Wednesday, December 21 between the … [Read more...] about CalTrans Paving Project On State Route 18
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Distracted Driving is No Accident
Big Bear, CA, November 11, 2016 - Every year, thousands of people are seriously injured or killed statewide in vehicle collisions caused by distracted drivers. The unfortunate truth is distracted driving collisions are 100 percent preventable, because distracted driving is a choice. Though there are numerous distractions a driver must manage, cell phone use is the most … [Read more...] about Distracted Driving is No Accident
Public Input Sought Re: Proposed Passenger Rail Service From L.A. to Indio
Big Bear, CA, October 13, 2016 - The Federal Railroad Administration, in cooperation with Caltrans and the Riverside County Transportation Commission, is holding three public scoping meetings to seek input regarding the proposed intercity passenger rail service between the cities of Los Angeles and Indio, also known as the Coachella Valley – San Gorgonio Pass … [Read more...] about Public Input Sought Re: Proposed Passenger Rail Service From L.A. to Indio
Full Closures on Arctic Circle to Begin Monday October 3rd
Big Bear, CA, September 9, 2016 - The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8, will close State Route 18 in the “Arctic Circle” Monday through Friday, October 3, to October 27, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. No closures are scheduled for Friday, October 14. The closure limits are between Snow Valley Mountain Resort and Big Bear Dam. The full closure will … [Read more...] about Full Closures on Arctic Circle to Begin Monday October 3rd
More Roadwork on the Front Grade
Big Bear, CA, September 23, 2016 - The California Department of Transportation District 8 is set to begin the paving project on State Route 18 on Monday, September 26. The $2.3 million contract was awarded to All American Asphalt and will provide a pavement overlay from Running Springs to just south of Lake View Point. The work hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 a.m. … [Read more...] about More Roadwork on the Front Grade