Umbrella Update
Artist Christo’s latest temporary outdoor art project, “The Umbrellas,” is on display through Oct. 30. Here is some help in viewing: Where: Along Interstate 5 for 18 miles north from intersection of California 138 to the bottom of the Grapevine in the San Joaquin Valley.
Directions: Take I-5 north from Los Angeles, about 60 miles from downtown.
Turn-arounds: At Quail Lake Road, Gorman, Frazier Park, Lebec and Ft. Tejon exits.
Viewing areas: Designated along the freeway and on Gorman Post, Lebec, Digier and Grapevine roads.
Traffic report: Traffic volume was lighter than normal along Interstate 5 through the Grapevine on Thursday, Caltrans officials said. But traffic along county roads in the area was slightly above average, according to California Highway Patrol officials. There was no slowing due to congestion. Traffic is expected to be about the same today. No reports of slowing on alternate routes.
Additional details: Available at an information center in Gorman.
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