Real-Time Road Updates

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CA-18 Road Status

Project #1 - Construction to Improve Drainage
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8 is in motion with a $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 Monday, July 6 between 7AM to 3:30PM. Please be advised that there will be no lane closures during the Fourth of July holiday from Thursday, July 2 to Sunday, July 5, except in the event of an emergency. Motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to plan ahead to allow extra time when traveling through the area.

Project #2 - Crosswalk Striping Operation
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public that Metro Striping crews and Fawnskin maintenance will be conducting a striping operation on CA-18 in Big Bear. Work will be conducted on Monday, July 6 to Friday, July 10 from 9AM to 2PM. Crews will be requiring a moving closure on the northbound and southbound #2 lane from Pine Knot Avenue to State Route 38/Greenway Drive.

CA-330 Road Status

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) continues the emergency project on CA-330 to repair damaged culvert, roadway, and basins near Running Springs. Sema construction are finalizing the last items to complete the emergency project. One-way traffic control will be in effect Monday, June 29 to July 1 between 7AM to 3:30PM from East Fork City Creek to Live Oak Drive. Crews will have all components completed by Thursday, July 2 with full clean-up and construction crew demobilization by July 6. Drivers, please be mindful when passing through the construction zone and reduce your speed when near work areas for the safety of crews and other drivers on the route.

Project #1 - CA-18 Road Update Alert

Project #2 - CA-18 Road Update Alert

CA-330 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.

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