Chain Controls On Mountain Highways
Michael P. Neufeld | Jan 28, 2013 | Comments 0
Highway 189 from Lake Gregory Drive to Strawberry Lodge was closed for a short time due to a vehicle over the side. The highway is now open. (Photo Courtesy CalTrans/Arrowhead Towing)
By Michael P. Neufeld
Mountain Communities – Chain controls are in place on most mountain highways.
CalTrans advises motorists to always carry chains during winter driving conditions. Locations of chain controls are subject to change.
HIGHWAY 18
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 1.8 MI NORTH OF THE JCT OF SR 173 TO THE
SAN BERNARDINO NAT’L FOREST
HIGHWAY 38
NO RESTRICTIONS
HIGHWAY 138
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM PILOT ROCK RD TO JCT OF SR 18
HIGHWAY 173
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM JCT OF SR 18 TO GRASS VALLEY RD
HIGHWAY 189
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM THE JCT OF SR 18 TO THE JCT OF SR 173
HIGHWAY 330
CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 1.3 MI WEST OF THE JCT OF SR 18 TO THE JCT OF SR 18
/IN RUNNING SPRINGS (966)
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