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CA-18 Road Status
Project #1 - Drainage and Safety Upgrades
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8 crews continue with 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 (post miles 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 30. 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 - Maintenance Work
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Dry Creek, Fawnskin, Burnt Mill, Camp Angelus, and Rock Scaling Maintenance crews will be conducting rock fall removal, for landslide mitigation, along with multiple maintenance functions and traffic control on CA-18 west of Big Bear Lake. Work will occur from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30; Monday-Friday each day, from 8AM to 4PM. This work will require a FULL CLOSURE of CA-18 from the Snow Valley west gate to the Big Bear Dam. If traveling during closure hours, please plan and use CA-38 from Mentone or CA-18 from Lucerne Valley.
Project #3 - Road Maintenance
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public that Fawnskin maintenance will be conducting a road maintenance operation on CA-18 in Big Bear. This operation will be performed on Monday, November 2 between 8:45AM to 3PM. For the safety of the traveling public and for the crews conducting the work, one way flagging control will be in effect between Stanfield Cutoff and Division Drive to properly clean drains, clear the shoulders, and conduct pothole repairs.
CA-38 Road Status
Project #4 - Emergency Project near Angelus Oaks
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public that the emergency project on CA-38 will resume to repair damages that were caused by Tropical Storm Mario. The contractor will resume repairs, with work scheduled Monday through Friday, from 6AM to 4PM. One-way flagging traffic control will be in effect near the main washout at Postmile 23.90 as crews repair three culverts within the turnout area and perform slope stabilization. rich-text, responsive-table
Project #1 - Drainage and Safety Upgrades
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8 crews continue with 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 (post miles 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 30. 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 - Maintenance Work
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Dry Creek, Fawnskin, Burnt Mill, Camp Angelus, and Rock Scaling Maintenance crews will be conducting rock fall removal, for landslide mitigation, along with multiple maintenance functions and traffic control on CA-18 west of Big Bear Lake. Work will occur from Monday, October 26 to Friday, October 30; Monday-Friday each day, from 8AM to 4PM. This work will require a FULL CLOSURE of CA-18 from the Snow Valley west gate to the Big Bear Dam. If traveling during closure hours, please plan and use CA-38 from Mentone or CA-18 from Lucerne Valley.
Project #3 - Road Maintenance
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public that Fawnskin maintenance will be conducting a road maintenance operation on CA-18 in Big Bear. This operation will be performed on Monday, November 2 between 8:45AM to 3PM. For the safety of the traveling public and for the crews conducting the work, one way flagging control will be in effect between Stanfield Cutoff and Division Drive to properly clean drains, clear the shoulders, and conduct pothole repairs.
CA-38 Road Status
Project #4 - Emergency Project near Angelus Oaks
The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) alerts the public that the emergency project on CA-38 will resume to repair damages that were caused by Tropical Storm Mario. The contractor will resume repairs, with work scheduled Monday through Friday, from 6AM to 4PM. One-way flagging traffic control will be in effect near the main washout at Postmile 23.90 as crews repair three culverts within the turnout area and perform slope stabilization. rich-text, responsive-table
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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:
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. rich-text, responsive-table
- 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. rich-text, responsive-table
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