A significant route to Big Bear Lake , one of the most popular lakes in Southern California, is closed indefinitely after a cataclysmic storm last week.

On Sept. 18, a major storm ripped through Southern California, triggering floods and mudslides in the San Bernardino Mountains. The storm closed over 30 miles of Highway 38 due to excessive mud and debris while washing out a significant portion of the highway.

“The combination of Tropical Storm Mario, heavy rainfall, and the El Dorado burn scar has left a trail of destruction in its wake, and one of the most dramatic impacts is the severe washout of SR-38,” Caltrans said on social media.

Caltrans told ABC7 (KABC-TV) that the highway will remain closed indefinitely. In a comment on Facebook , Caltrans said it was unlikely the road w

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