But by far, the name most Northern Californians encounter is "The 5". More and more Southern Californians especially amongst the younger crowd are using this designation for I-5 and her sister interstates, which has been replacing the plethora of names that had been commonplace in the past.
The Freeway has only 2 lanes each direction except near large cities. The speed limit is 70 mph in rural areas though many drivers go much faster than that. I-5 is a major shipping route so the slow lane is generally lined with trucks. The closest spur route is I, which splits from I-5 north in Zamora, passes through Winters , and terminates at Interstate 80 in Vacaville. Go to West Coast Roads for more information and photos. Contributed by and 6 others. We are a c 3 non-profit organization.
Except where otherwise noted, this content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License. If at all possible avoid driving at peak commuter times. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion. The road climbs out of the San Fernando Valley, which although multi-lane will have slow-moving traffic before entering the Santa Clarita Valley.
Oddly, at one point the north and south bound carriageways cross and run for a number of miles separate from one another. Most of this section is two-lane carriageway in both directions, running straight with only small rises though sparsely populated areas. Most of the route here is uninteresting, though in some places small detours reveal points of interest. Interstate travelers in Oregon should be aware that it is illegal to pump your own gas in the counties through which I-5 passes although Oregon law changed in to allow stations in certain counties to offer self-service, I-5 doesn't pass through any of them.
When you arrive at a filling station wait for an attendant to come to your car rather than attempting to get out and fill up your car on your own. Some of the highway rest stops in Washington are also staffed by volunteers from different local religious and fraternal organizations such as the Lions Club or Elk's Club to offer free coffee, tea, water and cookies to travelers. Some even offer home baked goods such as brownies too.
A donation of any amount is appreciated in the can provided on the counter. Rest stops in Washington state do not have exit numbers but rather marked with a blue sign rather than the green sign. North of Olympia the interstate enters the large conurbation of cities in Thurston, Pierce, King and Snohomish counties.
This section is multi-lane 3 to 5 in both directions and is busy with traffic at nearly all times of the day. Some drivers may be tempted to take Interstate through Bellevue as an alternate route, but check traffic conditions before doing so as it is often even worse for traffic congestion than Interstate 5.
Exits into local side streets may of changed so follow signs closely and prepare for heavy traffic of less than 50 mph going through this area. There are limited or no access through JBLM to reach other surface roads in adjacent civilian areas.
Speed limit through this segment is 50 mph. The new freeway was dedicated in a ceremony held at the Cow Creek Rest Area. I-5 was originally programmed to have one split route: Interstate 5W. A few shields were minted and posted, but the designation was eliminated in favor of I and I Interstate 5 leads directly to Highway 99 near White Rock, B. A pair of freeway end signs stand next to the Hughes Avenue overpass.
The final off-ramp from Interstate 5 departs in 1. SR branches north from a wye interchange Exit with Interstate 5 to H Street and the border crossing to Highway All commercial vehicles and bus traffic headed into British Columbia must use the truck customs facility at the north end of SR The customs and immigration station between I-5 and Highway 99 in Surrey, B.
Unlike the south end at San Ysidro where a last U-turn is available, Exit represents the final departure point from Interstate 5 north before the International Border.
It is jointly maintained by the two countries. A small inscription on the north face of the monument acknowledges the Pacific Highway, which in was constructed to pass through the arch. The Peace Arch Park rises from a grassy area between the roadways linking I-5 and Highway 99 within the state park. A pair of granite markers indicate the boundary between Canada and the United States. Pedestrians are permitted to walk across the highway to view the Peace Arch, which in effect allows park visitors to visit the other country briefly.
Highway 99 extends north from the International Border and Interstate 5 toward Vancouver. Highway 99 was the continuation of U. D Street — West at. The roundabouts replacing the signalized intersections with the Interstate 5 ramps at D Street and SR Peace Portal Drive opened to traffic on May 19, , six days ahead of schedule. The first confirming marker for Interstate 5 south precedes the H Street overpass east of Downtown Blaine. The succeeding exit departs for Via de San Ysidro.
A lengthy off-ramp Exit 1A follows for Camino de la Plaza. Interstate 5 ends three quarters of a mile beyond the Via De San Ysidro underpass. If Mexican officials are stopping traffic at the border, traffic congestion based delays may extended even as far north as here. The last U. With the exception of a U-turn lane to the left, all remaining traffic along Interstate 5 south beyond Exit 1A defaults to the customs station for Mexico.
Traffic from San Ysidro Boulevard and the south end of I merges onto I-5 from the ensuing overpass. Travelers headed into TiJuana, Mexico with items to declare are advised to use the right lane at the upcoming customs station. All other lanes are subject to random searches at the request of officials. Leading into the San Ysidro port of entry, the left lane separates from I-5 south for the last U-turn back into the United States.
Motorists utilizing the U-turn at the San Ysidro port of entry merge onto the left lane of Interstate 5 north ahead of the split with I San Ysidro Boulevard — South at. San Ysidro Boulevard historic U. Customs Station.
The two freeways rejoin in the northern San Diego neighborhood of Sorrento Valley. Interstate 5 Webmaster T Interstate 5. North End. South End. High Priority Corridor. Parallel U. Route Information. Branch Routes —
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