District 11

Oct. 22, 2007

Contact: Public Information Officer Edward Cartagena Phone: (619) 688-6723 Cell (858) 688-1431

Freeway Closure Updates

SAN DIEGO –The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) has announced that the closure of Interstate 15 (1-15) south of SR-56 has been canceled. I-15 remains closed from SR-56 to lower SR-79 in both directions.

Please also be advised of these additional closures throughout the county:

SR-67 northbound and southbound from Vigilante Road to Highland Valley Road;
SR-76 eastbound and westbound from East Vista Way;
SR-78 eastbound and westbound from SR-79 in Santa Ysabel to Haverford Road in Ramona;
SR-79 northbound and southbound from SR-78 to SR-76; and
SR-94 eastbound and westbound from Steele Canyon to two miles east of Harris Ranch Road.

Caltrans is advising that motorists avoid traveling on the freeways to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles and evacuating residents.

Please continue to check for updates on the County of San Diego website, www.sdcounty.ca.gov or contact the Caltrans Public Information Office at 619-688-6670.

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