SNOW LEVELS ARE EXPECTED TO RECEDE to 1,500 feet by
February 20th
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON/EVENING &
February 21st THURSDAY for the incoming
STORM.
Valentines
Day to Presidents Day
STORMS & more….
Caused Major Damage on
State Routes
Storm Road Closures in DISTRICT 8
February 19,
2019 San Bernardino ____
The
California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) District 8
is providing an update to the public regarding the status of road closures
related to the Valentines (February 14) Storm.
All the information below is preliminary and subject to change due to
weather, further damage, material supply and other damage and repair issues
that may require additional resources.
• SR 243
remains closed from
I-10 to Idyllwild for at least two (2) months due to extensive damage and road
loss. Ames Construction is the emergency contractor for the $8 million project
which is combined with SR 74 emergency work.
• SR 74
remains closed from
Valle Vista at Borco to Mountain Center for at least one (1) month due to road
loss and storm damage. Ames Construction is the emergency contractor for the $8
million project which is combined with SR 243 emergency work.
• SR 18
remains closed from
Green Valley Lake Road to Big Bear Dam for at least two (2) weeks due to road
loss and storm damage. Riverside Construction is the emergency contractor for
the $2.5 million project.
• SR 111
is partially open with one lane in each direction on the northbound direction
of travel. The southbound SR
111 remains closed for at least one (1) month or longer to repair road
loss and storm damage. Granite Construction is the emergency contractor for the
$3.5 million project.
• SR 173
from SR 138 to Twin Ranch Road remains closed due to
flooding.
• SR 2
remains closed from
Grassy Hollow to Islip Saddle due to extreme snow conditions – there is no
access from LA County.
• SR 74
(Palms to Pines Highway, low desert, Anza) from Lake Hemet to Mountain Center
and Idyllwild is open to
RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES ONLY. Snow play and tourism is not encouraged
at this time.
ATTENTION Motorists
BRING CHAINS TO MOUNTAIN AREAS!
Any new information will be released once
available.
Motorists are reminded
to use caution, slow for weather conditions
and use headlights while
driving.
Motorists should
anticipate delays and longer travel time.
Stock vehicles with
water, snacks, blankets, a charged cell phone,
flashlight and a full
tank of gas before going to mountain regions.
Riverside County Emergency Management
https://www.rivcoready.org/Have-a-Plan/Flooding/Storm-Ready
San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services
https://www.sbcfire.org/Programs/ReadySetGoFlood.aspx
Use Caltrans' “Quick
Map” for current road conditions
and chain requirements
at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov