News reports stated that several fires ignited in San Bernardino County Monday, pouring smoke into the sky and restricting traffic flow on Interstate 15. The biggest of the fires, referred to as the Ken fire, started at approximately 1pm near Kenwood Road in the Cajon Pass. So far, it has burned over 350 acres and forced officials to close down some northbound I-15 lanes. One northbound lane and the southbound side of I-15 have reopened, but travelers should be aware (read more)
Read MoreNews sources report that off-ramps from Interstate 15 to California Oaks Road are scheduled to be closed overnight this weekend for construction work in Murrieta. According to news reports, Granite Construction, the company selected to perform the work on the road, expects they will have to close the northbound off-ramp from 9pm Friday night until 9am Saturday morning. Granite Construction crews will then close the southbound exit ramp from 9pm Saturday night until 9am Sunday morning to complete the work. (read more)
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05
May
2011
San Diego Semi-Truck Crash Slows Traffic on I-15
News reports indicate that an accident involving a loaded big-rig, two pickup trucks and a sedan happened Tuesday on southbound I-15 at Carroll Canyon Road in Mira Mesa, sending three people to the hospital. The catalyst in the collision was the big-rig’s rear axle detaching from the trailer, hitting the sedan and causing the pickups to crash, according to authorities. Morning commuters discovered three left lanes closed after the 8am accident. Traffic reported backed up as far north as Ranch (read more)
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17
Jun
2010
Driving I-15? Slow Down.
If you’re a frequent driver on I-15 you should slow down as there’s about to be a lot more CHP issuing speeding tickets to law breakers.
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