Caltrans Plans New Signal at Highway 38 and Bryant Street Serving Mentone–Yucaipa Intersection

MENTONE, Calif. — California transportation officials have prepared a safety project to install traffic signals at State Route 38 and Bryant Street, an intersection used by Mentone and Yucaipa residents.

What has Caltrans proposed?

The California State Clearinghouse entry SCH 2026031097, published on March 25, 2026, describes new traffic-signal poles and foundations, vehicle-detection systems, a controller cabinet and associated electrical service equipment. Caltrans District 8 identifies the work as a traffic safety project.

Why is the location relevant to Mentone?

The state notice places the intersection near the boundary between the City of Yucaipa and unincorporated Mentone, within San Bernardino County. Because Highway 38 serves both ordinary local trips and mountain travel, signal timing and turning movements can affect residents as well as visitors driving to Big Bear.

Does the environmental filing mean the signal is working?

No. Caltrans filed a Notice of Exemption for the proposed work, citing the safety-project category of state environmental rules. That filing does not prove installation, electrical testing or activation as of November 7. Drivers should rely on the actual intersection signals and posted traffic controls rather than this planning description.

How can residents follow construction?

Project questions can be directed to Caltrans District 8 Public Information Office at 909-383-4631 or d8.PIO@dot.ca.gov. People concerned about crossing safety, emergency-vehicle movements or access to nearby streets should ask for the current implementation schedule and approved signal plan.

Source: California State Clearinghouse, Install Traffic Signals SR 38 at Bryant Street, March 25, 2026.

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