Safety & Emergency
I-15 South Miramar: When Military Convoys Rule the Road
MCAS Miramar convoy operations create major I-15 South delays. Learn warning signs, safe following distances, and alternate routes through Scripps Ranch.
Safety & Emergency
I-15 Escondido Grade Runaway Ramps: When and How to Use Them
Learn when to use I-15's runaway truck ramps near Escondido. Essential safety info for brake failure emergencies on San Diego's steepest freeway grade.
Safety & Emergency
I-15 South at Poway Road: When Your Car Breaks Down
What to do when your car breaks down on the steep I-15 grade near Poway Road. Emergency procedures, safe zones, and who to call for help.
Highways & Roads
I-15 South at Friars Road: The Mission Valley Dive
The steep I-15 South descent at Friars Road into Mission Valley creates dangerous conditions. Local insights on brake failure risks and merge hazards.
Highways & Roads
I-15 North at Via Rancho Parkway: The Escondido Bottleneck
Why the I-15 North Via Rancho Parkway exit creates massive backups and smart alternate routes through Rancho Bernardo for North County commuters.
Highways & Roads
I-15 South at Carroll Canyon Road: The Bottleneck Breakdown
Why I-15 South turns into a parking lot at Carroll Canyon Road, and how to navigate this notorious merge during San Diego's peak traffic hours.
Highways & Roads
I-15 North: San Diego to Escondido and Beyond
A guide to driving the I-15 north out of San Diego, including the Express Lanes, the worst commute hotspots, and exits for Mira Mesa, Poway, Rancho Bernardo, and Escondido.