UPDATE: The 5 Freeway in Castaic reopened Tuesday morning after a night of ice and poor visibility in the Grapevine, with another storm expected later this week.
As of 11:40 a.m. Tuesday, the I-5 Freeway has been reopened in both directions, and California Highway Patrol officials have begun escorts through the Tejon Pass, according to California Department of Transportation, (CALTRANS) officials.
I-5 UPDATE: Crews have just closed our Snow Gate and are preparing to reopen I-5 in both directions with CHP escorts through the Tejon Pass. Please proceed slowly and with caution. Thank you all for your patience. pic.twitter.com/Xv3ElLKHTn
— Caltrans District 7 (@CaltransDist7) January 26, 2021
Original story: The Grapevine was first closed around 4:30 a.m. Monday as snow started to fall in the Gorman and Frazier Park areas, causing hazardous driving conditions.
The northbound 5 Freeway is closed at Parker Road, however, motorists wanting to turn around can do so by utilizing the center median gate which is located just north of Lake Hughes Road, according to CALTRANS officials.
With the Grapevine closed, motorists have several alternate routes they can take:
Northbound travelers
Take the northbound US-101 to the eastbound State Route 166, then onto the northbound I-5
Southbound travelers
Take the westbound State Route 166 to the southbound US-101
It is unclear how long the 5 Freeway is expected to be closed, CALTRANS said in a tweet..
A third storm is expected to arrive in the Santa Clarita area by Wednesday, however, snow is not expected to affect the Grapevine, said Ryan Kittell, a spokesperson for the National Weather Service.
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Don’t be foolish and put others in danger. If it’s closed take the suggested routes not the old road. All those people who were up there had to be rescued putting others at danger.
Be respectful to our LE & Fire guys