DEL MAR, Calif. (CNS) — All northbound lanes of Interstate 5 are closed at the Del Mar Heights Road overpass for a unknown duration due police activity, according to Caltrans and the California Highway Patrol.
Interstate 5 Northbound at Del Mar Heights Road all lanes will be closed for unknown duration due to police activity. All northbound traffic is being diverted off at Del Mar Heights Road. pic.twitter.com/Dm50p0qplm
— California Highway Patrol San Diego (@CHP_San_Diego) December 5, 2025
Traffic along Interstate 5 has been slow since just after noon Friday. Video from overhead shows roads backed up for miles.
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