I-5 Icon Current I-5 California Traffic Conditions

Length 801mi (Exit 0 to Exit 796)
Normal Travel Time 12 hours 4 mins
Current Travel Time15 hours 0 mins
Expected Delay176 minutes
WeatherClouds Icon Clouds - 63° F - 3 mph wind


I-5 California Live Traffic Cams

Oceanside › South: C 101) I-5 : Cassidy Street Traffic Camera
Oceanside › South: C 101) I-5 : Cassidy Street Traffic Cam
San Clemente › North: I-5 : Pico Traffic Camera
San Clemente › North: I-5 : Pico Traffic Cam
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton › South: C104) SB 5 : Harbor Dr Traffic Camera
Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton › South: C104) SB 5 : Harbor Dr Traffic Cam




Live Reports from the DOT's Twitter

  • Posted 6 hours ago
    CaltransDist6CaltransDist6

    The long-term I-5 North closure in Lebec will return to a 4-lane configuration tomorrow, November 22, by 9:00am. Construction will be put on hold through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and will resume on Monday, December 2. @Caltrans9 @CaltransHQ @CHPFortTejon @CHP_Newhall https://t.co/YCDK23mHmH

  • Posted 12 hours ago
    CaltransD2CaltransD2

    FINAL 11/21/24 @ 9:00 A.M.: Chain screening on southbound I-5 at Edgewood is no longer in effect.

  • Posted 12 hours ago
    CaltransD2CaltransD2

    FINAL 11/21/24 @ 9:00 A.M.: Chain screening on northbound I-5 at Fawndale, 10 miles north of Redding, is no longer in effect.

  • Posted 13 hours ago
    OregonDOTOregonDOT

    UPDATE: I-5 reopened last night in both directions over the SiskiyouSummit between MP 11 in #Ashland and the #Oregon - #California border. While the freeway is open, travel may still be difficult with changing weather conditions. @CaltransD2 #orwx #cawx

  • Posted 1 day ago
    SDCaltransSDCaltrans

    From 9pm Friday, Nov 22 to 5am Monday, Nov 25 EB & WB La Jolla Village Drive onramps to SB I-5 & the far right lane of SB I-5 from La Jolla Village Dr to Nobel Dr will be closed. Detour to NB I-5 and exit at Genesee Ave, turn left on Genesee then turn right onto SB I-5 onramp. https://t.co/CTtDAm3neg

  • Posted 1 day ago
    OregonDOTOregonDOT

    An extended closure remains in place on I-5 southbound from MP 14 in #Ashland to the #California border due to #blizzard conditions in California. Plan on delaying travel. I-5 is closed in California at #Redding. Continue to check https://t.co/SsqxkwGpZQ for updates. @CaltransD2 https://t.co/6Xd3LflFBO

  • Posted 1 day ago
    CaltransD2CaltransD2

    SB I-5 CLOSED AT EDGEWOOD: Southbound Interstate 5 is CLOSED to all vehicles and trucks, approximately 21 miles south of Yreka at Edgewood, due to winter weather conditions.

  • Posted 1 day ago
    CaltransD2CaltransD2

    NB I-5 CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC: As of 6:37 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, Northbound Interstate 5 is closed to ALL vehicles and trucks at Fawndale, 10 miles north of Redding.

  • Posted 1 day ago
    CaltransD2CaltransD2

    NB I-5 CLOSED TO ALL TRAFFIC: As of 6:37 a.m. on Wednesday, November 20, Northbound Interstate 5 is closed to ALL vehicles and trucks at Fawndale, 10 miles north of Redding. Always #KnowBeforeYouGo at https://t.co/PzZh7kOoRf https://t.co/YQjodp0ogN

  • Posted 1 day ago
    CaltransD2CaltransD2

    SB I-5 TRAFFIC HELD AT EDGEWOOD: Traffic traveling on southbound I-5 is currently being held at Edgewood due to multiple traffic collisions south of Edgewood. Always #KnowBeforeYouGo at https://t.co/PzZh7kOoRf https://t.co/on9M82xLYF

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