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**UPDATE** The northbound lanes are now back open with escorts through the area at approximately 35 MPH. Please drive safely.

Due to Icy Road conditions, the northbound lanes of I-15 at Kelbaker Road are currently closed. Estimated time to reopen is approximately one hour. Motorists will be escorted through the area towards the Nevada State Line once lanes reopen. Please be patient, drive slow, have food, water and enough fuel as you travel through the area.

**Update** Southbound lanes of I -15 freeway from Yates Well Road to Kelbaker Road are now open, traffic will be escorted.

Southbound I-15 lanes, from Yates Well Road to Kelbaker Road are closed due to snow and icy roads. There is not an anticipated time for reopening the southbound lanes at this time. Please drive safely, have food , water , and a full tank of gas incase you encounter traffic.

Captain Wagner and Lieutenant Kovaletz would like to welcome two new officers, Officer Nunez and Officer Velasquez to the Barstow CHP Area. Officer Nunez and Officer Velasquez recently graduated the CHP academy and will now serve the people of California, providing the highest level of Safety, Service and Security. Congratulations and welcome to the CHP family!

CHP TO ACCEPT PUBLIC SAFETY DISPATCHER APPLICATIONS The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will accept applications from January 14 through February 11, 2021, from individuals interested in a career as a CHP dispatcher. The written test will take place on March 22, 2021. This is an opportunity to serve alongside and dispatch for some of California's finest who provide the highest level of safety, service and security throughout the state. A career with a law enforcement agency... like the CHP offers unlimited opportunities and benefits for individuals looking for a challenge. The Barstow CHP Communications Center is establishing a list of qualified men and women from diverse backgrounds who are committed to carrying out the CHP's mission and making a difference in their communities. Those interested in applying, or seeking additional information, may contact Public Safety Dispatch Supervisor II Nancy Lauber at 760-255-5923 or at [email protected]. Additional information can be obtained by visiting www.chp.ca.gov/CHP-Careers/Public-Safety-Dispatcher. To be considered, candidates must be a US citizen or meet employment eligibility requirements, have no felony convictions, type no less than 40 words per minute, and meet the minimum work history requirements. Each applicant will be required to complete a selection process including a written test, background investigation, medical evaluation and psychological evaluation.

This Halloween weekend, if drinking alcohol is in your plans, make sure to celebrate responsibly by designating a sober driver, use a ride share company or public transportation. Avoid a tragedy for yourself and/or others. #CaliDDP

High Wind Advisory- 10/26/20, If you’re traveling on I-15 to or from Las Vegas, or on I-40 to or from the Needles area, expect high winds, dust and areas of low visibility. Please drive safe, have food, water and a full tank of gas in case you encounter heavy traffic.

All lanes of northbound I-15 are now open at Hodge Road.

I-15 northbound is still completely shut down at Hodge Road. Please seek alternate routes from I-15 using Hwy 18 to SR-247, National Trails Hwy/Route 66 to SR-58, or US 395 to SR-58 to get around the closure.

All Northbound I-15 lanes, approximately 13 miles south of the City of Barstow, are closed at Hodge Road for an active police investigation. Please use an alternate route such as US 395 to SR-58 to get around the closure. There is not an anticipated time for reopening the northbound lanes at this time.

Using cell phones, eating or drinking, adjusting a radio, or simply talking with friends are all routine activities teens engage in every day, but become life-threatening hazards when done behind the wheel. Below is a short informative video regarding the dangers of driving distracted. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Impact Teen Drivers will be holding an informational webinar tomorrow 9/22 @ 9am. If you would like to join, please click on the attached link to register. https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_-_oZwvvcT-GmjwOO1RpmAA

September 20-26th is Child Passenger Safety Week! Watch this short video for helpful information to ensure your child is utilizing the proper safety restraint. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Did you know traffic collisions are the #1 killer of teenagers in America? About 10% of those deaths are in California alone. Here is a short video about the California graduated driver licensing law which helps keep new teen drivers safe behind the wheel. Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

September is pedestrian safety month. Motorists and pedestrians share the responsibility to ensure the safety of one another. Stay alert and stay safe when you’re out and about.

If you’re out for a walk or out for a drive, keep these safety tips in mind. Always remember to pay attention to your surroundings.

Here are some bicycle safety tips for riders and motorists out on the roads.

Making the right decision is not difficult, this Labor Day weekend please remember the dangers associated with driving under the influence and designate a sober driver. Our Officers will be out in full force looking for impaired drivers and will be taking the proper enforcement action in an effort to protect those traveling on our roadways. Please drive safely, and if you suspect a driver is impaired, don’t hesitate to call 911.

Impact Teen Drivers will be holding an informational webinar regarding new teen drivers on Tuesday, September 8th at 9:00am. If you would like to attend, please click on the link below to register. You can also visit www.impactteendrivers.org for more information. https://us02web.zoom.us//register/WN_16nr5kMmQQ2_CJM_Fs78LA

Defensive driving and obeying the speed limit are key elements of driving safely. Aggressive driving can ruin your life or the life of an innocent person. Always wear your seatbelt and don’t drive distracted.