Highways & Roads
I-805 South Plaza Boulevard: The National City Trap
The confusing I-805 South Plaza Boulevard exit in National City catches drivers off guard with poor signage and split lanes. Here's how to navigate it safely.
Highways & Roads
I-15 North Ted Williams Parkway: The Poway Merge Nightmare
The dangerous Ted Williams Parkway on-ramp to I-15 North creates daily merge chaos for Poway commuters. Here's how to navigate this tricky freeway entrance.
Highways & Roads
I-5 South Palomar Street: The Chula Vista Exit Jam
Why the I-5 South Palomar Street exit in Chula Vista backs up daily and how to navigate the shopping center traffic that causes the mess.
Highways & Roads
I-15 South Via Rancho Parkway: The Escondido Slowdown
Why I-15 South turns into a parking lot at Via Rancho Parkway in Escondido. Lane drops, grades, and merge patterns that create daily backups.
Highways & Roads
I-805 North Balboa Avenue: The Kearny Mesa Merge Chaos
The I-805 North Balboa Avenue merge in Kearny Mesa creates dangerous conditions during rush hour. Here's why this interchange is so chaotic.
Highways & Roads
I-8 East Spring Street Exit: Downtown's Trickiest Off-Ramp
The I-8 East Spring Street exit's sharp curve and steep grade create visibility issues and frequent accidents in downtown San Diego's busiest corridor.
Highways & Roads
I-15 North Mira Mesa Boulevard: The Off-Ramp Backup
Why the I-15 North off-ramp at Mira Mesa Boulevard backs up every rush hour. Sharp turns, merge issues, and what locals know about avoiding it.
Highways & Roads
I-5 North Carmel Valley Road Exit: The Morning Merge Chaos
The dangerous I-5 North to Carmel Valley Road merge creates morning chaos with its short acceleration lane and high-speed traffic. Here's what locals need to know.
Highways & Roads
Driving the I-5 Through San Diego — Everything You Need to Know
A complete guide to driving the I-5 through San Diego County: traffic patterns, construction zones, key exits, and what to expect from Oceanside down to the Mexico border.
Highways & Roads
The I-8: San Diego's East-West Lifeline — A Driver's Guide
From Ocean Beach to the Imperial Valley, the I-8 is San Diego's east-west spine. Here's what every driver should know about this freeway.
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.
Highways & Roads
San Diego's Most Confusing Interchanges — And How to Navigate Them
Five San Diego freeway interchanges that confuse even longtime locals — and the lane-by-lane breakdown of how to handle each one.
News
Construction Zones on San Diego Freeways: What's Happening in 2026
A current rundown of major freeway construction projects across San Diego County in 2026 — what's closed, what's being built, and how to plan around it.
Safety & Emergency
Flat Tire on the Freeway? A San Diego Driver's Survival Guide
How to safely handle a flat tire on a San Diego freeway — when to pull off, where to wait, when to change it yourself, and when not to.