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Chain Controls In Place On Mountain Roadways February 9

Always Be Prepared for Winter Driving Conditions

By Michael P. Neufeld
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

San Bernardino Mountains - Chain controls have been activated on several mountain roads. Be prepared and always have chains in your vehicle when driving in winter conditions.

Chain conditions exist in the mountain communities. (Photo by Michael P. Neufeld.)

HIGHWAY 18

CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM HEAPS PEAK TO 2 MILES EAST OF BIG BEAR DAM

HIGHWAY 173

CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM THE JUNCTION OF HIGHWAY 189 TO THE JUNCTION OF HIGHWAY 18

HIGHWAY 330

CHAINS ARE REQUIRED ON ALL VEHICLES EXCEPT 4-WHEEL-DRIVE VEHICLES WITH SNOW TIRES ON ALL 4 WHEELS FROM 3 MI NORTH OF SAN BERNARDINO TO THE JUNCTION OF HIGHWAY 18

Slow down and arrive at your destination safely.

This article was first published on Tuesday, February 9, 2010 at 8:14 am. This article has been viewed 2622 times.

Michael P. Neufeld, RIMOFTHEWORLD.net Managing News Editor, is a graduate of the Dwight Bentel School of Journalism at San Jose State University. His first job out of San Jose State was with the Associated Press in Los Angeles as overnight Radio Editor. Prior to joining RIMOFTHEWORLD.net, Neufeld was editor of two weekly newspapers—THE MOUNTAIN NEWS and CRESTLINE COURIER-NEWS. He also has experience as editor of an employee newspaper for a major utility company and during his tenure as executive director of the San Jose State University Alumni Association served as faculty advisor to the association's monthly newsletter. He also spent eight years in commercial radio doing everything from news to advertising sales and writing commercials to being an announcer and on-air personality. Neufeld is actively involved the mountain communities including serving as master of ceremonies for the Arrowhead Arts Music Festival held each summer.

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