[San Diego, January 22, 2024] - The recent stormy weather conditions have caused extensive road closures in various cities and neighborhoods across San Diego County. As of 2:25 p.m., several areas have been affected by flooding, leading to significant disruptions in daily commutes.

In Alpine, Via Viejas Rd. is currently closed between Calle de Pescadores and Palo Danzante due to flooding. Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes.

Carlsbad is also experiencing road closures, with at least two lanes closed on northbound I-5 at Palomar Airport Road. This closure is causing additional traffic congestion in the area.

Del Mar has been hit particularly hard, with at least two lanes shut down on southbound I-5 at Via De La Valle. Drivers in this area should expect delays and plan their routes accordingly.

Residents in Deluz are facing the closure of Sandia Creek Road at Santa Margarita Preserve and Rock Mountain Rd. due to flooding. It is recommended to avoid this area until the road reopens.

In Encinitas, several intersections are affected by closures, including Vulcan Ave.-Union St. intersection, 600 block of Orpheus Ave. at Puebla St. and Hymettus Ave., and southbound North Coast Hwy 101 between Jupiter St. and W. Glaucus St. Motorists are advised to exercise caution and follow detour signs.

Oceanside is experiencing closures in both directions of SR-78 at El Camino Real. Drivers should find alternative routes to avoid traffic congestion.

Poway residents should be aware of the closure of westbound Twin Peaks Rd. from Ted Williams Pkwy. to Pomerado Rd. until further notice.

In San Diego, several areas are affected by road closures, including the northbound lanes of SR-15 at the transition to I-5 in Logan Heights. Northbound SR-15 is also closed just south of Ocean View Blvd. in Mountain View.

In downtown San Diego, multiple locations are off-limits to the public due to flooding. These include N. Harbor Dr. at Laurel St., Pacific Hwy at Laurel St., Shelter Island at Anchorage Lane, and Pacific Hwy between Broadway and Laurel St.

Additional closures in San Diego are reported on Avenida del Rio between Riverwalk Drive and Camino de La Reina, Camino de la Reina between Camino de la Siesta and Avenida del Rio, Mission Road between Fairmount Ave. and Caminito Yucatan, Mission Center Road between Hazard Center Drive and Camino De La Reina, Hazard Center Drive between Avenida Del Rio and DoubleTree Hotel roundabout, Camino Del Esta between Station Village Lane and Camino De La Reina, and Ward Road at Camino Del Rio North.

Furthermore, Spring Valley residents are advised to avoid Broadview Street from Elkelton Blvd. to Noeline Ave.

Motorists are urged to stay updated on weather and road conditions and follow all detour signs and instructions given by authorities. Safety should be the utmost priority during these challenging weather conditions.

Please note that road closures and conditions are subject to change as the storm continues. Stay tuned for further updates and exercise caution when traveling in affected areas.

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