State Route 38 (Big Bear City to Redlands)
OPEN – NO CHAINS REQUIRED – R0
State Route 18 (Big Bear to Running Springs – Route 330)
OPEN – NO CHAINS REQUIRED – R0
State Route 330 (Running Springs to Highland)
OPEN – NO CHAINS REQUIRED – R0
State Route 18 (Big Bear City to Lucerne Valley)
OPEN – NO CHAINS REQUIRED – R0
Other Highways in the Big Bear Valley
OPEN – NO CHAINS REQUIRED – R0
Grind and Pave Operation on State Route 18 in Big Bear
June 15 – 19, 2026
o Monday, June 15: A full closure from SR-38/N. Shore Drive (Big Bear Dam)
to Cove Road. Residents within the closure area will be guided through the work
zone by a pilot vehicle from the Cove Road closure only. Access WILL NOT be
available from SR-38/N Shore Drive. Proof of residency will be required.
o Tuesday, June 16 & Wednesday, May 17: A full closure from SR-38/N.
Shore Drive (Big Bear Dam) to Paine Road. One-way traffic control will be
available for residents and businesses within the closure zone. Access will be
provided at the Paine Road closure location only; it will not be accessible from
SR-38/N Shore Drive.
o Thursday, June 18: Closure of the northbound #1 lane from Pine Knot
Avenue to Georgia Street. Those traveling to the nearby establishments will
have ease of access.
o Friday, June 19: Closure of the northbound #1 lane from Garston Road to
Stanfield Cutoff. Those traveling to the nearby establishments will have ease of
access.
Highway 18/330 – Big Bear to Running Springs and Highland can be the most congested.
Consider using alternates Highway 38 to Mentone or Highway 18 to Lucerne Valley.
SNOW PLAY ON OR NEAR ROADWAYS IS VERY DANGEROUS – DON’T DO IT! – DON’T RISK IT!
IT’S THE LAW: Carry tire chains at all times during winter travel in the mountains!
ALWAYS BE AWARE OF POSSIBLE STORM DEBRIS ON ROADWAYS
LOOK AHEAD AND DRIVE WITH CARE
Caltrans Chain Control Requirement Levels:
R-0: No Restrictions
R-1: Chains or snow tread tires required. Snow tires must have a tread depth of 6/32″ with an M&S imprint on the tire’s sidewall.
R-2: Chains required on all vehicles, except four-wheel drives or all-wheel drives with snow tread tires on all four wheels. Four-wheel drives must carry chains in the vehicle. If you have four-wheel drive, engage it. Use 4-Low only if your vehicle becomes stuck.
R-3: Chains required on all vehicles, no exceptions.