CA-18 Road Status

Project #1 - Drainage and Safety Upgrades
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8 continues the $4.9 million project to improve safety and roadway conditions at various locations along CA-18. This project will take place at various locations between Snow Valley, the Arctic Circle, and Arrowbear Drive (Postmiles 34.0 to 44.3) in San Bernardino County. Alternating lane closures with traffic control will take place from Monday through Friday until Friday, October 2. The work schedule on Monday to Thursday is 7AM to 3:30PM and 7AM to 2PM on Friday. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead to allow extra time when traveling through the area.

Project #2 - Grind and Pave Operation
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public that contractual staff, along with the Fawnskin Maintenance crew, will conduct a grind and repaving operation on CA-18 in Big Bear Lake. Work will take place on Wednesday, September 23 from 6AM to 7PM. Crews will close the EB #1 lane (left lane) and turn pocket on CA-18 between Knight Avenue and China Garden Road to repave the roadway in this section.

Project #3 - Striping Operation
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public District 8 Specialized Striping Crew will conduct a striping operation on CA-18 in the City of Big Bear. This operation will be held on Thursday, September 24 to Friday, September 25 from 9AM to 2PM. Striping will be on completed on the #1 lane, #2 lane, and turn pockets from Fox Farm Road to Sandalwood Drive. Crews will be conducting an alternating lane closure in order to safely and efficiently complete their tasks.

CA-330 Road Status

Project #4 - Pavement Rehab
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public that Dry Creek Maintenance crews will be conducting a pavement overlay operation on CA-330 in Running Springs. This operation will be performed on Tuesday, September 22 and Wednesday, September 23 from 7AM to 3PM. The planned work will require a full closure of the CA-330 to CA-18 ramp in order for crews to safely address the pavement concerns within the work zone. Please reduce your speed when near work areas for the safety of crews and other drivers on the route.

Project #1 Road Update Alert

Project #2 Road Update Alert

Project #3 Road Update Alert

Project #4 Road Update Alert

Big Bear Mountain Resort does not own or manage any roads. We obtain road closure and snow chain restriction information from the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans). While we strive to share the information we receive, please note that we are unable to:

Predict whether snow chains will be required on a specific day or time
Recommend specific types of chains for your vehicle
Suggest the best day or time to travel
Offer services such as installing or removing snow chains

For questions or concerns about road conditions, please contact the California Department of Transportation (CalTrans) directly at 1.800.427.7623.

There are multiple routes to and from Big Bear Mountain Resort. In the winter months, drivers may come across traction chain controls in the mountainous regions of California. It is advisable to keep snow chains or cables in your vehicle when traveling to Big Bear Lake during winter, as weather and road conditions can quickly and unpredictably change. Caltrans and California Highway Patrol reserve the right to prohibit any vehicle from entering a chain control area if it’s determined that traction devices do not meet CVC, Section 605 requirements.

Big Bear Mountain Resort does not install tire chains. A limited amount of snow chains will be sold at the Snow Valley Sport Shop. To guarantee chains or cables that fit your vehicle, visit your local auto parts store for tire chains availability and make sure you know how to install your traction devices before visiting BBMR to avoid delays when traveling to/from the mountains.