Q1: Are all lanes on the southbound I-15 through the Cajon Pass currently open?
A1: Yes. According to CHP and Caltrans District 8 logs, all southbound travel lanes south of Oak Hill Road were fully reopened as of approximately 8:13 PM following the conclusion of the fatal crash investigation. Heavy residual delays continue to impact traffic from Hesperia down to the summit.
Q2: What caused the large plume of smoke visible from the Northbound 15 Freeway earlier today?
A2: A roadside brush fire ignited along the shoulder near Kenwood Avenue in San Bernardino County. Fire suppression crews quickly halted the forward spread, though water trucks and personnel occupied right-hand lanes for several hours to secure hot spots.
Q3: What is the most reliable way to monitor verified Cajon Pass closures in real time?
A3: Rely on the Caltrans QuickMap application (quickmap.dot.ca.gov) or the California Highway Patrol CAD dispatch logs for Inland Division. Commercial mapping apps often display outdated reopening estimates during active multi-agency accident scenes.
