SLOPE REHAB PROJECT BEGINS ON ROUTE 330

San Bernardino County – Caltrans has begun staging work for the State Route 330 Slope Rehabilitation project, which is located about one mile uphill from Highland Avenue as you exit SR-30. The 90-day project will repair three storm-damaged lower slopes. Earthwork and a 53-day closure of the route will begin on Monday, August 7, 2006. The 53-day closure is included in the 90-day work period.

Beginning on Monday, August 7, escorts (with flaggers) will be available for the duration of the project, Monday through Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. and from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The beginning point for escorts will be located on the upper end of the project in Running Springs at City Creek Rd. and on the lower end just above Highland Avenue. Motorists are advised to get in line early since the contractor will not escort after 8:30 a.m. or 8:30 p.m.

The contractor plans to work Monday through Saturday. If the contractor does not work on a Sunday, there will be an 8-hour escort window provided. The availability of Sunday escorts will be announced on Fridays prior to the weekend in question. You may sign up for alerts for the Sunday escort schedule with Terri Kasinga at (909) 383-6799 or email her at terri_kasinga@dot.ca.gov.

Caltrans notifies travelers that you can take a short detour to mountain communities or resort destinations. The detours are as follows:

Ø Crestline, Lake Arrowhead, and Running Springs – take SR-30 to SR-18 (Waterman Avenue) and go north.
Ø Big Bear and Fawnskin – take I-10 to Redlands and exit at Orange Street. From eastbound I-10 exit, go to second signal and turn left on Orange St. Travel about one mile to Lugonia Ave. and turn right. Lugonia Ave. and Orange Street are SR-38. Continue on SR-38 uphill to Big Bear and Fawnskin.

Caltrans advises the public that due to the nature of this project, unforeseen circumstances such as weather or additional slides may cause the project schedule to be extended. Escorts may also be canceled without notice in the event that the highway is not safe for passage.

For more information on roadwork please go to our website at www.dot.ca.gov/dist8. And always remember to slow for the cone zone. Lives depend on it!