The National Weather Service (NWS) is expecting a storm system that could bring rain and snow beginning Tuesday and windy conditions later in the week that could impact Santa Clarita I-5 Freeway commuters. On Tuesday, Caltrans District 7 issued a motorist alert warning drivers of inclement weather that is expected to impact the I-5 Freeway through the Tejon Pass including ...
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Several Lanes Of 5 Freeway To Be Closed North Of Santa Clarita Through February Due To Construction
Starting Monday, several lanes of the southbound 5 Freeway just north of Santa Clarita are slated to experience closures for paving until mid-February of 2022. From late November 2021 through mid-February 2022, some lanes of the southbound 5 Freeway in Lebec north of Santa Clarita are set to be closed at night for pavement work, according to the California Department ...
Read More »Multiple Small Brush Fires Quickly Knocked Down North Of Santa Clarita
Two small spot fires were quickly extinguished on the northbound 5 Freeway and Templin Highway just outside of Santa Clarita Saturday morning. At approximately 10:58 a.m. Saturday, officials with the Los Angeles County Fire Department received a call for multiple small brush fires along the northbound 1-5 freeway and Templin Highway near the Angeles Forest. “2 small spots out,” said ...
Read More »I-5 Freeway Expansion Under Consideration For Santa Clarita Valley
A $679.4 million budget is set to be considered by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro Board) next week for the I-5 North County Enhancements Project, which plans to expand lanes on the I-5 Freeway in the Santa Clarita Valley. Introduced in a motion by Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger, the I-5 North County Enhancements Project plans ...
Read More »Possible Snow In The Grapevine In Santa Clarita Weather Forecast
Officials with the National Weather Service (NWS) have forecast up to an inch of rain for the Santa Clarita Valley this week, with possible snow levels predicted to be low enough to impact the I-5 Freeway through the Grapevine. The first chance for precipitation in the Santa Clarita Valley is set to come late Tuesday afternoon, with a 10% chance ...
Read More »Man Identified As Truck Driver Killed In I-5 Freeway Crash
A man has been identified as the truck driver killed after their “fully loaded” big rig crashed over the side of the northbound I-5 Freeway near Templin Highway north of Castaic. On Tuesday, officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner identified 57-year-old Richard Peter Heeschen as the truck driver killed after his big rig crashed at least 50 feet ...
Read More »SIG-Alert Issued After Big Rig Carrying Condensed Milk Drives Off I-5 Freeway
A SIG-Alert has been issued for the right lane of the southbound I-5 in Gorman after a big rig truck carrying 6,000 gallons of condensed milk drove off the side of the freeway Monday morning, officials said. At around 4:48 a.m. Monday, officials with the California Highway Patrol Newhall Area Office received reports of a vehicle over the side of ...
Read More »One Detained At Gunpoint After Near-Pursuit On 5 Freeway
One woman was taken into custody at gunpoint Sunday morning after near-pursuit on the southbound I-5 Freeway ended near Magic Mountain Parkway and The Old Road, officials said. BREAKING: One stolen vehicle suspect has been taken into custody at gunpoint after a short pursuit that ended near Magic Mountain Parkway and The Old Road in Valencia. KHTS Reporter Devon Miller ...
Read More »UPDATE: Motorcycle Crash Sends Three To Hospital, Causes Shutdown On I-5 Freeway
A collision between a motorcycle and a sedan sent three people to the hospital, and prompted all southbound lanes of the I-5 Freeway to be shut down near Valencia Boulevard, officials said. At approximately 12:22 p.m., officials with the California Highway Patrol received reports of a collision between a motorcycle and a white sedan just north of Valencia Blvd. The ...
Read More »Two Transported To Trauma Center After Vehicle ‘Flies Off’ I-5 Freeway
Two individuals were transported with “moderate to critical injuries” after their vehicle “flew off the freeway” in Castaic, according to officials. BREAKING NEWS: A vehicle has flown off the southbound side of the I-5 near Lake Hughes Road in Castaic.At least one person is trapped inside the vehicle.KHTS Reporter Jade Aubuchon is on-scene. Posted by KHTS Radio on Sunday, March ...
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