FreightWaves Classics: I-5 runs from Mexico to Canada (Part 1 – California) Traffic on I-5. (Photo: Shutterstock)
Overview
There are 70 primary interstate highways in the Dwight D. Eisenhower National System of Interstate and Defense Highways (commonly known as the Interstate Highway System, or IHS) is a network of freeways in the United States. The oldest parts of the interstate system date back to the 1950s, and the planning for the system began prior to World War II. To learn more about their history, read previous FreightWaves Classics articles here, here and here.
In this article and future articles, information about specific interstates will be explored. This series profiles the interstates in numeric order (Interstate 2 and Interstate 4 to date; there is no Interstate 1 and Interstate 3 is not yet active).
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The Los Angeles County Department of Parks and Recreation is launching its Spring Into Parks program initiative with a variety of new options for youth and families to enjoy at no cost.
With the support of the Board of Supervisors and partners, L.A. County Parks has created new curricula and service offerings during the pandemic, following COVID-19 health guidelines. Every Body Explores promotes outdoor experiences and educational workshops. Sports For All encourages conditioning skills to play a favorite sport and try something enjoyable. Grab-N-Go events offer an activity kit for leisure fun and food supplies. L.A. County Parks access to safe recreation and open spaces promotes health and wellness for all age groups this season.
Overturned Vehicle Crash Snarls Traffic In Newhall Pass
An overturned vehicle crash impacted traffic in the Newhall Pass Monday morning.
Just before 10 a.m. Monday, emergency responders received reports of an overturned vehicle crash near the I-5 and 14 Freeway interchange in the Newhall Pass, according to Leslie Lua with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
“Our units responded to reports of a traffic collision with possible persons trapped,” Lua said. “There was a report that there was one vehicle overturned on the shoulder.”
No persons involved in the crash were transported to the hospital, according to Lua.
Traffic in the area was impacted due to the incident, travelers in the area should expect delays for the duration of the incident.
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