Real-Time Road Updates

Plan Ahead to Save Time on the Slopes

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, September 11. 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 - Bike Lane Striping
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public District 8 Specialized Streets Crew will conduct a restriping operation on CA-18 in Big Bear. This operation will be performed on Monday, August 31 to Thursday, September 3 from 9AM to 2PM. For the safety of the traveling public and our crew, a moving closure will be required on the #2 lane from Paine Road to Stanfield Cutoff to restripe the bike lanes. Watch for signage alerting motorists of upcoming maintenance and remember to reduce your speed in and surrounding the work zone.

Project #1 Road Update Alert

Project #2 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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