Historic NASCAR Weekend Hits San Diego
Caltrans has forecasted a significant increase in vehicle volume around the Coronado Bridge, the adjacent freeway network and downtown San Diego as the inaugural NASCAR weekend kicks off today and runs through Sunday at Naval Base Coronado.
To manage the influx, the agency will reconfigure the managed‑lanes movable barrier on the San Diego‑Coronado Bay Bridge and will post real‑time traffic alerts on Interstate 5, particularly between Interstate 8 and State Route 905.
Alternative Routes and Public Transit
Motorists are being encouraged to consider alternatives such as cycling, carpooling, rideshare services or the Coronado Ferry to reach the event sites.
The ferry service offers a direct link to Coronado, while dedicated bike lanes and carpool incentives aim to reduce the number of single‑occupancy vehicles on the most congested corridors.
Caltrans officials say the traffic management plan is designed to keep emergency routes clear and to minimize delays for commuters who cannot avoid the area.