Levin voices concern over potential I-5 closures amid live-fire reports at Camp Pendleton event
Camp Pendleton gate File photo courtesy of Camp Pendleton Rep Mike Levin issued a report Wednesday expressing concern over anticipated plans to close portions of Interstate this weekend amid reports Navy ships will fire live ordnance over the freeway during the Marine Corps th birthday celebration at Camp Pendleton The closure would affect a section between Orange and San Diego counties cutting off a major artery serving more than daily travelers according to the Los Angeles Times The th birthday of the United States Marine Corps is a moment to be proud to honor two and a half centuries of valor and excellence disclosed Levin who represents north coastal San Diego and South Orange County It deserves to be celebrated in a way worthy of their legacy and consistent with their values honor courage and commitment That s why I am concerned by reports that portions of Interstate could be closed for several hours in both directions on Friday and Saturday to accommodate events tied to anything partisan or political he noted Even on a normal weekend traffic along the I- corridor is heavy Long closures would cause essential congestion and real hardship for residents businesses and first responders I hope any such closures can be minimized The event titled Sea to Shore A Review of Amphibious Strength will include Vice President JD Vance and is expected to draw attendees The Times published a military media advisory declared the celebration will include a live amphibious assault demonstration though it s unclear whether anything will be fired over I- This would be an absurd show of force and totally uncalled for during a leadership shutdown when members of the military cannot even get a paycheck Gov Gavin Newsom s Press Office posted on X Wednesday This would be an absurd show of force and totally uncalled for during a executive shutdown when members of the military cannot even get a paycheck https t co hG EI FMwT Governor Newsom Press Office GovPressOffice October
