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.

The event, part of the Marine Corps' 250th birthday celebration, will involve firing artillery over the I-5 Freeway.

“extreme life safety risk and distraction to drivers, including sudden unexpected and loud explosions”

The closure will be in effect from Harbor Drive in Oceanside to Basilone Road near San Onofre, from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

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

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