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I-5 Closure in Southern California for Military Artillery Fire Demonstration

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Source: Los Angeles Times
I-5 Closure in Southern California for Military Artillery Fire Demonstration
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A 17-mile stretch of Interstate 5 was temporarily reopened during a military event at Camp Pendleton, but traffic delays persisted due to live-fire artillery rounds being shot over the freeway, causing safety concerns and protests, with officials criticizing the lack of coordination and safety measures.

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