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
Crews continue the Emergency Project to repair damaged culverts, roadways and basins on SR-330, Monday to Friday, from 7am to 3:30pm, from East Fork City Creek to Live Oak with one-way traffic control with flagging.
State Route 38 (Big Bear City to Redlands)
OPEN – NO CHAINS REQUIRED – R0
Crews will continue the Emergency Project repairs on SR-38 between Angelus Oaks and Seven Oaks, weather permitting. One-way flagging operations in effect Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. The route will be fully open on weekends.
State Route 18 (Big Bear City to Lucerne Valley)
OPEN – NO CHAINS REQUIRED – R0
Caltrans began an on-going construction project on April 6th on SR-18 near Snow Valley and the Artic Circle taking place at various locations between Arrowbear Drive and the Big Bear Dam. Work will occur Monday through Friday between 7am to 3:30pm. Lane closures are scheduled Monday to Thursday, from 7am to 3pm and Friday, from 7am to 12noon.
Other Highways in the Big Bear Valley
OPEN – NO CHAINS REQUIRED – R0
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.