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Zorro

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7. Stretch of I-5 to close for Camp Pendleton event Saturday

Sat Oct 18, 2025, 11:13 AM

Saturday

The closure will begin at 11 a.m., and stretch from Harbor Drive to Basilone Road.

The California Highway Patrol announced Saturday morning that a section of Interstate 5 will be closed Saturday, October 18, due to a military event at Camp Pendleton.

CHP says the shutdown will last until the end of the event, which is expected to include live ammunition being discharged over the freeway.

Authorities are advising drivers to expect delays on I-5 and other state routes throughout Southern California before, during and after the event.

https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/i-5-close-closure-camp-pendleton-event-saturday/3917577/

Looks like the "Yes it will/No it won't" I-5 closure has now been settled, to the inconvenience of thousands of motorists. Glad I'm not heading to LA today.

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