Umbrella Update
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Where: Along Interstate 5 for 18 miles north from intersection of California 138 to the bottom of the Grapevine in the San Joaquin Valley.
Directions: Take I-5 north from Los Angeles, about 60 miles from downtown.
Turnarounds: At Quail Lake Road, Gorman, Frazier Park, Lebec and Ft. Tejon exits.
Viewing areas: Designated along the freeway and on Gorman Post, Lebec, Digier and Grapevine roads.
Traffic report: Traffic volume was more than twice the normal along Interstate 5 through the Grapevine on Saturday, with tie-ups at the northbound exits at Gorman and Frazier Park, Caltrans officials said. Traffic along county roads in the area was also heavier than average, according to the California Highway Patrol. There was no slowing due to congestion. Traffic is expected to be very heavy on both the freeway and the side roads today because of weekend visitors. No reports of slowing on alternate routes.
Additional details: Available at an information center in Gorman.
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