Northbound lanes are closed at State Route 126. Southbound lanes are closed at Grapevine Road. Use alternate routes. Expect additional travelers on US 101 through the Central C

A fast-growing Southern California wildfire, dubbed the Hughes Fire, crossed parts of Interstate 5 with heavy smoke as it exploded to nearly 8,100 acres in just a few hours on Wednesday. California Highway Patrol shut down the freeway through the Grapevine in both directions on Wednesday afternoon due to the fire,