San Bernardino County said it joined Caltrans, the San Bernardino County Transportation Authority and the city of Big Bear Lake on Sept. 30 to mark the completion of the Stanfield Cutoff Roundabout.
Construction began in March 2025 and was completed in September; the work included new crosswalks and sidewalks, curb and gutter improvements, signage, striping and accessible curb ramps. Flashing beacons and street lighting are planned for installation in November.
The Federal Highway Administration identifies roundabouts as a proven safety countermeasure; the agency, the county said, finds conversions from traditional intersections reduce severe injury and fatal crashes by approximately 78 to 82 percent.
Board of Supervisors Chairman and Third District Supervisor said, “This project is ultimately about the people who use these roads every day,” naming “residents getting to work and school, businesses serving their customers, and visitors coming to enjoy the Big Bear Valley.”
Board of Supervisors Vice Chair and Fifth District Supervisor , who also serves as SBCTA president, said, “The Stanfield Cutoff Roundabout is a great example of how regional transportation dollars can make a meaningful difference in our local communities.” He credited SBCTA’s investment through the Measure I Major Local Highways Program for helping move the project from planning to construction.
San Bernardino County Public Works served as construction manager in partnership with Caltrans, SBCTA and the city of Big Bear Lake; the county framed the project as a coordinated investment to improve safety and local connections. Readers who use the intersection should expect improved traffic flow and new pedestrian access near North Shore Elementary once the final lighting and beacons are installed.
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Dawn Rowe
Supervisor, Third District, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
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Portrait: San Bernardino County (public domain)
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Joe Baca, Jr.
Supervisor, Fifth District, San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors
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Portrait: San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
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