Yes, there’s actually a difference between a highway and a freeway—here’s why it matters

A highway is a fast road with open access, which means it “can have intersections, driveways or median openings for turning,” explains Huynh. Highways post slower speeds (40 to 60 mph) and are often “located in suburban or urban corridors connecting cities and activity centers.”

Heavy rains likely triggered gas line rupture that shut down 5 Freeway for hours, expert says

A major gas line rupture in Castaic on Saturday was likely caused by a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall, according to a geology expert.

5 Freeway through Grapevine under a flood watch Wednesday and Thursday due to intense rain

Freeway through Grapevine is the focus of a flood watch issued at 1:38 p.m. on Tuesday by the National Weather Service. The watch is valid from Wednesday 10 p.m. until Thursday Jan. 1, at 10 p.m.

Gas line explosion shuts down 5 Freeway in Castaic

Roads on the 5 Freeway were reopened after a gas line rupture in Castaic shut down lanes for several hours Saturday, causing major traffic delays. Los Angeles County Fire crews responded to an
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Natural gas leak causes major disruption on 5 Freeway in Castaic

A natural gas leak in Castaic forced major shutdowns and raised concerns for nearby communities. All lanes of the 5 Freeway have since reopened.
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