Caltrans maintenance crews will be clearing drains between the Old Control Road and Keen Camp Road along Highway 74 near Mountain Center today, Tuesday, Feb. 12. There will be one-way traffic control in the area. #Quickmap
One-way traffic on 74
By Idyllwild Town Crier
Caltrans maintenance crews will be clearing drains between the Old Control Road and Keen Camp Road along Highway 74 near Mountain Center today, Tuesday, Feb. 12. There will be one-way traffic control in the area. #Quickmap
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