SoCal Freeway Shut Down Due to Military Event
A 17-mile stretch of Southern California's I-5 freeway was shut down on Saturday due to a military event involving live ammunition at Camp Pendleton.
The event was part of the U.S. Marine Corps' 250th anniversary celebration, and the freeway closure impacted both sides of the road from Harbor Drive in Oceanside to Basilone Road near San Onofre.
- The freeway was closed at 11 a.m. and reopened on Saturday afternoon.
- Heavy traffic built up shortly after the closure took effect.
- A statement from the CHP warned of "live ammunition being discharged by the federal government over the freeway."
Video provided by California officials shows live munitions being fired near the freeway on Friday in an apparent practice run.
Author's summary: SoCal freeway shut down for military event.