CAJON PASS, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> AAA is forecasting a record-breaking 45.1 million Americans will travel over the Memorial Day weekend in 2025, with a significant portion of those trips being by car. More than 5.8 million of these travelers will be from California, marking a record for the state. AAA Southern California anticipates 3.6 million residents will travel 50 miles or more, a nearly 4% increase from last year.
The travel sites are saying Las Vegas is the #1 destinations this Memorial Day Weeke traffic on Thursday and Friday afternoon. So this means heavy traffic on Interstate 15 and the Cajon Pass.
Check the Pain In The Pass Facebook Group before you go, with up-to-date traffic conditions.
Expect traffic delays on Thursday and Friday afternoon/evening for northbound Interstate 15. Also, on Sunday and Monday (the Holiday) afternoon/evening for southbound I-15. The hot spots will be in the Cajon Pass, Devore, Hesperia, Victorville, Barstow, Baker and Stateline areas. The Pain In The Pass said, try to travel during off peak hours (like in the early morning or late at night). The worst time to travel is around 3pm to 7pm on these days.
No lane closures on Interstate 15 from Oak Hill Road to Bear Valley Rd. or in the Cajon Pass from Friday night May 23 through Monday night May 26 in observance of Memorial Day weekend.
If you plan to hit the road this Memorial Day Weekend, below are some helpful tips:
- Travel in early morning hours if possible – try to leave before noon Thursday, Friday and Monday.
- Slow down it’s not a race.
- BRING WATER! Also bring snacks and necessary medication.
- Have a full tank of gas before you go.
- Make sure your car is in good running condition. Check all the fluids, tires and tire pressure.
- Bring a charged cell phone (with a car charger).
- Use the restroom before you get on the road – you don’t know where you may get stopped for long periods of time.
- Plan ahead and add extra time before you travel. Have a positive attitude relax and enjoy the ride!
- Bring your patience, Please. Don’t need road rage this Holiday weekend.
- Know before you go and check the Pain In The Pass Facebook Group for up to date traffic conditions on the 15 freeway.
The Pain In The Pass wishes you and your loved ones a safe Holiday and drive. We remember and honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Military.
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