SoCal Freeway Shut Down Due to Live Ammunition Event
A 17-mile stretch of the I-5 freeway in Southern California was shut down on Saturday due to a military event involving live ammunition at Camp Pendleton, in celebration of the U.S. Marine Corps 250th anniversary.
- The closure affects both sides of the freeway from Harbor Drive in Oceanside to Basilone Road near San Onofre.
- The California Highway Patrol reported heavy traffic backups just minutes after the closure took effect at 11 a.m.
- A statement from the CHP warned of "live ammunition being discharged by the federal government over the freeway."
- Amtrack service between Orange and San Diego counties will be suspended during the closure.
The military event will involve live ammunition being discharged by the federal government over the freeway.
Author's summary: SoCal freeway shut down due to military event.