Interstate 5 to Open Today—‘With Restrictions’

 

Flames rising from a semi melted to the ground after the Delta Fire destroyed several semi trucks.

Flames rise from a semi that melted to the ground after the Delta Fire destroyed several big rigs. [Photo from the CHP Redding]

Press release from Caltrans District 2:

 

Caltrans District 2 in cooperation with the California Highway Patrol, the US Forest Service, the Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office and the Shasta County Sheriff’s Office announced that Interstate 5 north of Redding will open at 8:30 a.m. today with restrictions.

The Delta Fire is at 40,903 acres and 5% containment. Officials from all agencies involved in the response to this fire have determined that the freeway is safe for travel, with potential closures at any time due to fire activity or emergency need.

The interstate will be open to through travel with one lane in each direction for approximately 17 miles between Antlers Bridge in Lakehead and Flume Creek Road south of Dunsmuir. The following restrictions apply:

· The roadway will be reduced to one lane in each direction for 17 miles.
· No potential flammable vehicles will be allowed. This includes any vehicles carrying hay, wood chips, lumber, logs and other loads deemed flammable when screened. All potentially flammable vehicles will be screened northbound at Fawndale Road and southbound at Mott Road and will be redirected to alternate routes if necessary.

ALTERNATE ROUTES

For Motorists traveling south on I-5 from Mt. Shasta

o Take SR 89 to take westbound SR 299 to SR 3 to Redding. Estimated to take 3 hours with grid-lock traffic speeds. OR,

o Take southbound SR 89, to westbound SR 44, into Redding. Estimated to take up to 2 hours with moderate traveling speeds.

For Motorists travelling north on I-5 from Redding

o Take eastbound SR 299 to northbound SR 89 then travelers may choose to take northbound SR 89 to Mount Shasta. Estimated to take up to 3 hours with grid-lock traffic speeds. 2OR

o Take eastbound SR 299, to northbound SR 139 at Canby, to westbound SR 161 to Dorris, to southbound US 97 to Weed, and then back onto Northbound I-5, an estimate of up to 5 hours at free flow traveling speeds.

· Travel is for THROUGH TRAFFIC ONLY and all ramps to and from the freeway within the fire damaged area will be staffed by the California Highway Patrol and Caltrans.
Motorists should anticipate long lines of vehicles and long delays. Please be prepared by making sure your car is fully fueled and in proper running condition, that you have food and water, a charger for your phone and any other essentials you may need during a long wait.

All agencies involved are working collaboratively and expediently to ensure public safety and to restore services and roadways as fast as possible. Thank you for your support California.

For the most current information, please call our hotline at 530-225-3452 or visit Facebook at Caltrans District 2 or Twitter @caltransD2.

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Lone ranger
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Lone ranger
5 years ago

Electric vehicles only

tax payer
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tax payer
5 years ago

so no?

Bastion of Faith
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Bastion of Faith
5 years ago
Reply to  tax payer

Bales are actually hard to burn intact.

clearlake fool
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clearlake fool
5 years ago

maybe you should ask calfire
a burning hay truck is what started the delta fire

Rick
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Rick
5 years ago

Really seems like a joking matter, would it be a joke if you or friend or family. Lost their life or livelihood due to irresponsible behavior in a time like we all have never seen before, for themost part anyway. There will always be a tomorrow but, Dont take it for granted you will be here to enjoy it!

Sparklemahn
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Sparklemahn
5 years ago

“Dont take it for granted you will be here to enjoy it!”

Or: you’ll be deader than dead could ever BE dead. Either way, enjoy!