The Bear Valley Community Services District met with the contractor and on-site construction manager for the Bear Valley Road Rehabilitation Project on Wednesday, November 4, to address the previous night’s traffic delays and discuss solutions for the remainder of the project.

Effective immediately, the following changes will be made to traffic control procedures:

• Before 9 a.m.: Outbound traffic will be prioritized.
• After 3 p.m.: Inbound traffic will be prioritized.
• During peak hours: Bear Valley Police will assist with traffic control as needed.

Even with these changes, significant delays are still possible during peak hours, potentially exceeding 30 minutes. Whenever possible, the CSD recommends traveling through the construction area between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. to avoid peak traffic periods.

Emergency vehicles will receive priority regardless of the time of day.

On a typical workday, construction is scheduled to end by 5:30 p.m. On Tuesday, the contractor encountered multiple delays that extended work beyond its normal end time.

The CSD has established new communication procedures with the contractor to alert residents if construction is delayed past 5:30 p.m. or if there are other significant changes to the normal construction schedule. These will be sent in addition to the regular communications already being issued by the CSD.

To receive these alerts, sign up for Nixle at bvcsd.org/Nixle.

Construction Schedule

Paving on the current section of Bear Valley Road is scheduled to continue through Friday, November 6.

Next week, the contractor will move to the next phase of the project, from Sageland Court to Cumberland Road. Work will include grinding, grading, and paving and is scheduled for November 9 - 13.

Please note that construction is currently taking place on weekdays only

Construction Zone Safety

Please slow down and use caution when traveling through the construction area.

• Follow posted signs and directions from flaggers and traffic control personnel.
• Allow extra space between vehicles and prepare for sudden stops.
• Keep intersections, driveways, and gate access points clear.
• Do not pass stopped traffic or enter opposing lanes unless directed by traffic control personnel.
• Stay alert for workers, equipment, and changing traffic patterns.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation as work continues. Driving cautiously helps protect construction crews, residents, and everyone traveling through the area.