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ROADS AND TRAFFIC

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Run Spr to Highland (330): 21 mins

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Big Bear to Redlands (38): 70 mins

Redlands to Big Bear (38): 71 mins

Big Bear to Lucerne (18): 36 mins

Lucerne to Big Bear (18): 36 mins

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Gorn
2 hour(s) ago

Highway 18 is closed from Boulder Bay Park to the dam. I just rode my bike over there and talked to the CalTrans guy at the closure and he confirmed we can still go to Running Springs by going through Fawnskin.

snowski
3 hour(s) ago

Thank You

SCM ALERT🚨
3 hour(s) ago

[CHP DISPATCH] BIG BEAR LAKE - CLOSURE OF A ROAD HIGHWAY 18 / HIGHWAY 38
UPDATES: [Click Here]

snowski
3 hour(s) ago

Agree, and the road conditions indicate open.

snowski
3 hour(s) ago

Thank you It seems if we want to go from the village to the west ramp, the road is closed both ways via hwy. 18 and 38.

SCM ALERT🚨
8 hour(s) ago

[BFA INCIDENT DISPATCH]
ASSAULT VICTIM IN BIG BEAR CITY - *(CLEAR) / IRVING WAY BIG BEAR CITY
DETAILS: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
11 hour(s) ago

scroll down on roads page will show you caltrans current and upcoming road issues

SCM ALERT🚨
11 hour(s) ago

Snowski I do see that closure
SR-18 in Big Bear Lake from Big Bear Lake (Cove Rd) to Fawnskin (Route 38/N Shore Dr) (At the 6820 foot level)
IMPACTS: CLOSED Full due to GRINDING AND PAVING.
From Monday Jun 15 at 6am to Monday Jun 15 at 4pm
Work Status: UPCOMING

snowski
13 hour(s) ago

Is the road `from BB Village to the Dam open tomorrow. I thought I saw a sign that said closed starting the 15th?

Trlsgrl
14 hour(s) ago

Thanks! This is very helpful.

Rad Cabin
14 hour(s) ago

Regarding Weeds and Fire Abatement, below is the link to the County maps. These do not currently include the Big Bear FD inspections but may again in the future once the FDs are combined again. The Spring 2026 Map does include UTH Complaints made by other owners, etc. (one in Fawnskin, few in Arrowhead, etc). The Mountain 2026 Inspections and Map are expected to be launched soon. Note that it appears the data has been erased from the Mountain 2025 map.

[Click Here]

You can also use the below link to check if you have received a notice, the requirements, process, etc. for the COUNTY.

[Click Here]

echofox
23 hour(s) ago

Trisgrl: SHHHHH!

Trlsgrl
1 day(s) ago

Has anyone received anything about weeds this year? I didn't even get the info type letter.

SCM ALERT🚨
2 day(s) ago

[BFA INCIDENT DISPATCH]
FIRE TYPE UNKNOWN IN BIG BEAR LAKE - - N FRST BIG BEAR LAKE
DETAILS: [Click Here]

SCM ALERT🚨
2 day(s) ago

[BFA INCIDENT DISPATCH]
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT IN HOLCOMB VALLEY - NORTH SHORE DR & HOLCOMB VALLEY RD HOLCOMB VALLEY
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