Highway 38 is temporarily closed between Lake Williams and Angelus Oaks (map below) due to a fuel spill from a tanker truck near Camp Cedar Falls. It is unknown at this time how long the highway will remain closed. To get to/from Big Bear, use Highways 330 & 18 through Running Springs or Highway 18 through Apple Valley & Lucerne Valley.
From a Caltrans Commuter Alert e-mail just issued:
WHAT: FUEL SPILL (APPROX. 8,300 GALLONS) WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 (0730) WHERE: STATE ROUTE 38 A fuel tanker overturned on SR 38 last night at approximately 10:00 p.m. As a result almost 9,000 gallons of fuel was spilled on the roadway and in a turnout about three miles above the community of Angeles Oaks in the San Bernardino Mountains. A large cleanup operation is underway that will involve dig up and replacement of the turnout and possibly a section of the roadbed. The duration of the closure is undetermined at this time. As the cleanup process continues a better assessment of the closure period will be available.
LOCATION AND AREA: SR 38 about 3 miles above Angeles Oaks (SBd Mtns)
STATUS: CLOSED Fuel Spill
DURATION: Possibly two days (still undetermined)
This alert will be updated when new information is available. Motorists going to Big Bear are advised to use SR 330 or SR 18. ============== SCM Automated Alerts
Updated info from Caltrans as of 2:15pm this afternoon:
WHAT: FUEL SPILL (APPROX. 8,300 GALLONS) WHEN: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2011 (updated at 2:15pm) WHERE: STATE ROUTE 38 A fuel tanker overturned on SR 38 last night at approximately 10:00 p.m. As a result almost 9,000 gallons of fuel was spilled on the roadway and behind a turnout about three miles above the community of Angeles Oaks in the San Bernardino Mountains. A large cleanup operation is underway. The duration of the closure is undetermined at this time but is expected to extend beyond two days. As the cleanup process continues a better assessment of the closure period will be available. LOCATION AND AREA: SR 38 about 3 miles above Angeles Oaks (SBd Mtns)
STATUS: CLOSED Fuel Spill
DURATION: At least two days or longer (still undetermined)
The California Highway Patrol is the lead for the incident and all media questions should be directed to them. This alert will be updated when new information is available in regards to the road opening. Motorists going to and from Big Bear are advised to use SR 330 or SR 18. ============== SCM Automated Alerts
From A Caltrans Commuter Alert e-mail updated at 11:00 this morning:
WHAT: FUEL SPILL WHEN: WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2011 (1100) WHERE: STATE ROUTE 38 (POST MILE 23.75)
Incident Overview Shortly after 10:00 p.m. on September 19, 2011 a tanker truck transporting gasoline overturned on State Highway 38 east of Angelus Oaks. The tank trailer transporting 8200 gallons of gasoline ruptured and a significant portion of the cargo escaped. Emergency crews were able to recover approximately 2200 gallons. Unfortunately approximately 6000 gallons escaped and seeped into the soil on the north side of State Highway 38. The California Highway Patrol along with firefighters and Hazardous Materials specialists from San Bernardino County Fire Department, Caltrans the US Forest Service and a private hazardous removal company responded to the incident. A swift response kept the fuel from flowing into a nearby creek which feeds into the Santa Ana River. Initially firefighters were concerned about the possibility that this would ignite a fire below the highway near a local private organizational camp, and ordered the camp to be evacuated as a precautionary measure. San Bernardino County Sheriff's deputies were able to safely evacuate the 12 individuals at the camp. Hazardous Materials specialists and highway officials have begun the removal process and are working 24 hours a day. Officials are also assessing the damage from the gasoline that escaped into the soil. The highway will remain closed to all traffic until the roadway is safe for the motoring public. The opening of the route is undetermined at this time, however updates will be released on the status of its’ reopening when available.
Traveling to Big Bear State Highway 38 is closed from Angelus Oaks to Lake Williams. Motorists and forest visitors traveling to Big Bear need to use State Highway 330 which is accessed from Interstate 210 in Highland, or use State Highway 18 from either San Bernardino or Lucerne Valley. Barton Flats recreation area can only be accessed from Big Bear (with reservations only). The incident is being managed under Unified Command with the California Highway Patrol, Caltrans, San Bernardino County Fire Department and the US Forest Service.
Incident Type: Hazardous Materials Cause: Under Investigation Date of Origin: Monday September 19th, 2011 approx. 10:00 PM Location: Highway 38 east of Angelus Oaks Incident Commander: Unified Command
New information from a Caltrans Commuter Alert e-mail updated at 12:30pm today:
State Highway 38 remains closed east of Angelus Oaks in the San Bernardino Mountains as a result of the traffic collision involving a fuel truck that resulted in the release of 6,000 gallons of gasoline along the south shoulder of the highway. The route closure duration is undetermined at this time, however it is expected to remain closed over the weekend of September 24. ============== SCM Automated Alerts
Registered Member #46 Joined: Sat Oct 14 2006, 06:33PM : Posts: 6185
you can get down 38 if you take the middle control rd as a detour.. it is rough and long but doable i am multi lingual, i can speak English, sarcasm and smart arse!
there is always too much month left at the end of my money!
Registered Member #46 Joined: Sat Oct 14 2006, 06:33PM : Posts: 6185
from bb, take glass rd to 7 oaks and keep going.. the rd will turn to dirt and start to incline.. it dumps you off in the big turnout at the end of A.O... from dth, turn into the turnout and look for a dirt rd on the left that goes down, it will turn to pavement (glass rd) follow the paved rd up to 38 and make a left i am multi lingual, i can speak English, sarcasm and smart arse!
there is always too much month left at the end of my money!
BIG BEAR CITY 291 UNITS INVESTIGATING A POSSIBLE SMOKE ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN SOUTH OF THE BIG BEAR HIGH SCHOOL. PICKING UP POSSIBLY A SMALL VEGETATION FIRE. FOREST SERVICE IS ALSO RESPONDING.
Highway 38 Closure - September, 2011 **REOPENED**
