Marines Corps live-fire event at Camp Pendleton to close down large stretch of coastal freeway

Marine Corps Live-Fire Event to Close Coastal Freeway

A large stretch of Interstate 5 near Camp Pendleton will be closed due to a Marine Corps live-fire event, part of its 250th birthday celebration.

The state announced the four-hour closure, citing "extreme life safety risk and distraction to drivers, including sudden unexpected and loud explosions."

Due to an event at Camp Pendleton today, October 18th, Interstate 5 will be closed from Harbor Drive to Basilone Road between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.

This closure comes after the Marine Corps initially stated that no freeway closure would be necessary.

Author's summary: Marines' live-fire event closes Interstate 5.

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