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ATTN Drivers, please stay off the roads, if able. This video was taken by our
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Cajon Crew team wearing a head camera of SR-2 and Sheep Creek. Flash floods, high winds and the rain are making it a big challenge for all. Please be patient while we work.
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Update: SR-243, there are two closures in place. Hurley Flats to I-10, and at Saunders Meadow.
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These are our Snow Blowers on SR-330 at Upper Passing Lane and SR-18 by Big Bear Dam. We are using machines like this to help clear roadways. Crews have been working through the night, so please be patient while we get those roadways reopened.
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If you are heading to the mountains to play and ski...pack your patience and chains. Expect very lengthy delays. Love one another and be kind.
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Today, we celebrate the life and legacy of Cesar Chavez. In his honor, a portion of I-215 was recently renamed for him. Due to COVID-19, unveiling the sign was not possible but we wanted to share with you this accomplishment that was made possible by local IE leaders.
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What’s crazy is, it still looks like that. We were there today clearing debris.
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I-15 in Cajon Pass. Avoid travel if possible. Expect delays. Use caution when traveling.
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Caltrans District 9 Maintenance crews make repairs to cracks along SR 178 near Trona within an hour after 6.4 quake in Ridgecrest
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I-15 in the Cajon Pass is no joke right now. Best to stay off the roadway if able. We have plows working in tandem to clear the roadway. Give us room to work.
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Remember this. A significant storm is on the horizon for Monday and Tuesday before Mew Years so check road conditions and closures before you go. Could be a repeat of Christmas storm. Be prepared. Full tank of gas. Full tank of gas. Full tank of gas.
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crew flew with
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yesterday for aerial recon and imagery to obtain avalanche assessments in 'Arctic Circle' on SR-18 from Snow Valley to the Big Bear Dam. Here is one that was captured.
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Visibility is at a big “nope,” today. Please consider travel when conditions are more favorable. If you must travel, be prepared and stay safe. If you are traveling to the mountains, please bring your chains and put them on off the roadway. We can’t plow when blocked.
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Due to the latest storm dropping over 2' of new snow to our already incredible totals, road closures remain in place for safety. Crews & partnering agencies are working around the clock to clear all mountain community roadways!
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SBD CO: SR 18 will remain closed until further notice between 40th and 138. We will release more info once engineers finish the assessment. Only SR’s 330, 18 from Lucerne and 38 open. No access to Big Bear on 330. Avoid travel on mountain routes today.
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crews proceeded to push forward today over in the Twin Peaks area on SR-189 today. These areas are really tight in some locations with large loaders. As of this morning, crews have removed over 8.2 million cubic yards of snow.
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I-15 at Mountain Pass is NOW CLOSED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS FROM BAKER TO PRIMM DUE TO ICE AND ACCIDENTS. UNKNOWN DURATION. AVOID TRAVEL TO AND FROM VEGAS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
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The snow is coming down in Wrightwood. SR-2 is closed at Big Pine. Make sure to have your chains in mountain areas.
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Crack across SR 178 near Trona was repaired within one hour by Caltrans District 9 Maintenance crews
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Looking at the current road conditions on I-15 in the Cajon Pass! Turn on those headlights and slow down!
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Don’t stop, believin’! Hold on to that feelin’ that
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will be workin’ through the night! Look at SR-330, crews working in tandem on a clear. We won’t be stopping at all tonight.
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We aren't joking about this snowfall. This is a look at SR-2 in Wrightwood this morning. Our plow had gone up, and then came down at 9:30 a.m., the other image was 5 minutes later after the plow came through. Please stay off mountain roads, if able.
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I-15 still closed in both directions from Baker to Primm at Stateline. Extreme snow and ice conditions. Unknown duration.
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I-15 is now fully open at Mountain Pass between Baker and Primm. Both directions open. Enjoy and be safe everyone. Thank you for your patience.
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Now that the storm has passed, crews and engineers are busy finishing cleanup efforts and evaluations of certain routes. The storm hit our area hard, please be patient while we continue our operations. We will provide updates throughout the day on road status.
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SR-2 will be fully closed from SR-138 to west of Big Pines due to the
#BridgeFire
. Evacuations for Wrightwood currently in place. Video is from our
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Maintenance crews at N4 on SR-2.
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Evacuation Order🚨‼️
Effective immediately, an evacuation order is now in effect for the following area:
The community of Wrightwood is now under EVACUATION ORDER.
Make sure to gather your pets, important documents, medications, and any essential belongings before
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SR-38 will open in both directions, to all, from Mentone to Big Bear at 10 p.m. tonight 3/10/23. Chains not required, but should be with you as weather conditions can change rapidly. Please note, this route could close due to emergency operations at any time.
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Just to be clear, first and foremost we continue to work diligently to create access routes for our local residents and work towards providing escorts once again. As of yesterday, our crews have removed 7,276,231 cubic yards of snow!
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SR-2 will open from Big Pines to SR-138 at 10 p.m. tonight, to all. Chains are not required, but should be with you as a precaution. Snow play is not allowed on shoulders or turnouts! Crews were able to clear this road more quickly due to different snow levels.
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A look at I-15 going northbound in the Cajon Pass! Make sure to slow down and leave enough room between cars.
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crews did a phenomenal job clearing roads. BIG news, we will resume escorts on SR-18 & 330 tonight from 5-9PM. There is the potential of slides through the area, so they could be suspended if safety comes into play.
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Caltrans D8 crews are diligently working 24/7 to reopen routes for safe passage. We are prioritizing lifeline routes for the safe transport of emergency services, personnel, food, fuel, and residents. Looking good over at the Big Bear Dam
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Our
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Banning Maintenance crew captured some beautiful footage near Lake Hemet on SR-74.
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🦺🌨 Our Fawnskin crews are working hard at clearing the roads in Big Bear today. Temperatures are expected to drop into the single digits! Road conditions will deteriorate as we move to sunset. Travel is not recommended, as driving will be treacherous in the mountain areas.
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IF YOU ARE TRAVELING TO THE MOUNTAINS YOU MUST HAVE CHAINS! Don’t be the person who closes the routes that just opened overnight because you don’t have chains!!
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Update 1: WB I-10 lanes are open, traffic slow moving. EB I-10 lanes will remain closed until further notice due to washout.
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The
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Fawnskin Crew did some serious heavy lifting on SR-18 through 'Arctic Circle' today. Crews have now removed over 12 million cubic yards of snow off the State Highway systems in the San Bernardino Mountains!
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Listen up everyone. We know the snow is appealing and a lot of people want to head up. Be prepared for long delays, possible closures and lots of people. Bring chains and plenty of patience. Avoid travel if possible. The snow will still be there Saturday and Sunday. Be safe!
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The State will continue to provide water and assistance to stranded vehicles on the I-40 and I-15. Crews are also providing means of supplying gasoline. We are also working with all our partner agencies to expedite the removal of the overturned semi.
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Cajon Maintenance crews assisting
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near the
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. Please respect the closures that are currently in place on SR-2 from Big Pine to Islip Saddle, they are there for your safety. Follow
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for fire updates.
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We’re out there! Please slow down and leave us room to work. We are plowing the roads to keep you on them. Help us by not traveling during a storm and carry chains. If you get stuck, and block a plow, we can’t do our much needed work.
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“On the road again. We continue to be on the road again. Goin places where we’ve always been, seein cars stuck is something we never wanna see again.” If able, please stay off the roads, it would greatly help. R3 chain conditions still exist in the mountains.
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You get chains, & you get chains! Everyone gets chains! You’re going to need them, bring them. Your 4WD super duty land vehicle can still get stuck - we’ve seen it all. Snowfall likely until Sunday morning, don’t travel during the storm and best to avoid the mountains.
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It’s a beautiful day at Big Bear Lake. But the storm is coming and you will need chains before, during and after the snow event. Be safe and know before you go! .
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It’s really coming down out there! A look at NB I-15 in the Cajon Pass. Please slow down, leave enough space between you and other vehicles. Do not slam on your breaks, and turn on your headlights to be seen more easily.
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UPDATE: 🚨3/2/23, SR-18 from Big Bear to Lucerne Valley is open for residents ONLY. Proof of residency is required. Expect intermittent closures for essential deliveries, (food, fuel, medical supplies) R-3 conditions still apply.
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Who would’ve thought that pavement could look so “sexy.” This is a live look on SR-18 near Crestline! Here are some progress shots when the route first closed, to today!
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I-15 remains closed in both directions at stateline. Unknown duration. Crews working to remove 3 feet of snow and ice.
SBD: I-15 remains closed in both directions from Baker to Primm at the Nevada State line until further notice.
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SR-18 still closed in both directions from 40th to SR138. Emergency repairs underway & to expedite repairs the route will remain closed until further notice. Residents above Upper Waterman Cyn must use a detour, for now. More info soon, please be patient as we work on repairs.
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We’re experiencing a lot of action in the mountain areas due to ground saturation. If you do not have to travel, please hold off! This allows our crews for higher efficiency and will provide safer roadways.
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Caltrans crews working to clear SR 74 Ortega Highway between Lake Elsinore and Orange Go Line.
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SBDCO :
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adjacent to I-15 in Fontana near Sierra - all ramps closed. Avoid the area. Evacuations are in place for local residents. Use 210 or 10 to 215. Expect major delays.
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Hey all you mountain bound motorists. Expect major delays today and tomorrow on all mountain routes. BRING THOSE CHAINS. Be patient and ready for the long haul. I’ll say it once-FULL TANK OF GAS!
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SBD: SR 38 will remain closed overnight due to debris flows in Valley of the Falls. Residents only can get to 7 Oaks and Angelus Oaks from Big Bear on 38 only. No access from bottom of 38.
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⚠️ If you are traveling in/to the mountains during a storm, be careful of rockfall. This is on SR-18 in the Arctic Circle. Those plows, are also almost 14ft tall…
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Live look at SR-18 just outside of Big Bear city where we are working on clearing the roadway. Avoid travel to the mountain areas. All roads are currently closed. Working to provide access to essential and emergency personnel only.
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again, doing whatever is needed to help our mountain communities. Crews assisted on an emergency essential delivery to
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Hospital after the truck got stuck on its way. Crews escorted them to ensure delivery!
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Angelus Oaks Maintenance crews working on clearing SR-38. Road is currently closed in both directions from Bryant to Hatchery.
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This is why traffic holds are necessary during rock scaling
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With approval from Unified Command, SR-18 from Snow Valley to Big Bear Dam (Arctic Circle) will reopen tomorrow, 3/16/23 at 4 a.m., to all. If emergency situations occur, routes may be temporarily closed to provide support for operations. *Photo taken 3/13/23*
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SBCO: SR-18 closed in both directions from Kuffel Canyon to Sky Park due to downed power lines. Please stay out of the area and off the mountain for crews to respond to the situation.
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Please don’t play in the snow on the side of I-15 or any other highway. You put yourself and others at risk for harm. Be safe and sane!
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testing out new traffic cones with flashing lights for higher visibility at the SR 243 closure
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. Looking great and keeping it safe for everyone!
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This little guy makes a line of sight for the big guy dropping the retardant. Always awesome to watch them in action.
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Update 2/26/23 at 7:33 a.m.: Crews have been working overnight. We continue clearing operations to try and open roads. We will provide more information as soon as possible on these road conditions. Routes to mountain areas in
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remain closed until further notice.
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A major 🌨 storm is coming. Snow is expected, even in the Cajon Pass area. Bring your chains with you! If you are able, stay off the roadway during inclement weather - keeping the roads clear helps us and other First Responders do our jobs!
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Repairs taking place on SR 18 road failure between Watermen Canyon and SR 138. Unknown duration for closure. Work plan details will be released once they are available.
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Snow play and parking in Cajon Pass is illegal and extremely dangerous. Please DO NOT park along the highway to play in snow or block lanes. Go to designated snow play areas.
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and contractor are removing damaged pavement from the earthquakes on SR-178 near Ridgecrest.
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Plows out! Give us room to work. This is looking a SR-138 at Mountain Top. Stay safe out there!
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At this point everyone should know that if you are going to ANY mountain area today you will need chains. NO exceptions.
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assess all bridges, dams, overpasses, etc., for damages after an earthquake to ensure they are safe for public use. If you see us in the area, give us room to work.
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Today was no joke. A night ride on SR-2 where snow is about 3-5 ft! Make sure that you bring chains with you when you visit any mountain community. You never know when you are instructed to put them on!
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Caltrans and CHP cindering and plowing top of Cajon Pass.
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A view with our climbers removing one stubborn rock on SR-18 in the Arctic Circle! This is why we have the area closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. watch till the end!
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SBCO: NB I-15 south of Baseline in Rancho Cucamonga. All lanes blocked due to a loose cow. Unknown duration of when the animal will stop eating grass. Please use alternate route until animal control can safely remove animal.
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Last Caltrans video for the evening on the
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I-15 remains open. We’ll keep you updated if it closes.
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Message to motorists. Please stay off mountain roads tonight. A CHP unit was hit by the slide in Arctic Circle. Luckily the officer is ok but patrol unit is not. DO NOT TRAVEL DURING THIS STORM
Update. SR 18 in Arctic Circle will remain closed overnight until Geotechnical Engineers can assess slopes. Use SR 38 or SR 18 from Lucerne to Big Bear.
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Correction. NEW. Hope we got a giggle or two. Stay safe out there.
Remember this. A significant storm is on the horizon for Monday and Tuesday before Mew Years so check road conditions and closures before you go. Could be a repeat of Christmas storm. Be prepared. Full tank of gas. Full tank of gas. Full tank of gas.
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This will be closed for several days if not weeks. Waiting on engineers to give us info for Emergency Work. We’ll see what can be worked out for traffic handling but for now use 330.
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We are expecting snow in the local mountains later this week. We want to remind all the visitors and residents of a few things when traveling. So listen up! Tips are in the thread!
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Update: SB I-15 at Sierra. One more truck to go! Please remember to slow down and make way for emergency services going in and out of the area.
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See all the red triangles below? That means there are traffic incidents or accidents. TRAVEL IS NO RECOMMENDED ON I-15 OR MOUNTAIN ROUTES AT THIS TIME - STORM IS MOVING TOWARD BIG BEAR AT THIS TIME - HEAVY SNOW CONDITIONS IN MOUNTAIN REGIONS.
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Maintenance crews are already on scene cleaning debris.
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If you are traveling to Big Bear carry snow chains. Possible small amount of snow overnight in higher elevations above 7,000 feet.
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Six trucks now overturned in the Inland Empire. SB 15 connector to EB 10 closed. NB 15 to WB 10 closed. Overblown semis. Semis advised NOT to TRAVEL.
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⚠️ Due to safety concerns, and active rock fall on SR-2; we will continue to have the roadway closed from Islip Saddle to Grassy Hollow. Maintenance will continue to clear throughout the day. Re-accessing tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m.
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