Is I-5 open Grapevine?

The Grapevine is open in both directions. CHP is providing escorts to traffic through the area.

What is the I-5 Grapevine?

Often, Angelenos refer to the 40-mile stretch, from just north of Castaic in Los Angeles County to the bottom of the grade where the I-5 enters the San Joaquin Valley in Kern County, as “the Grapevine” (the orange and yellow portion of the I-5 in the map below).

Why do they call it the Grapevine on I-5?

The interstate freeway came through in the late 1960s, creating a major economic link between the northern and southern parts of California. Given the curvy nature of the Ridge Route, it’s not surprising that many think that the curlicues — like the tendrils of a grape plant — inspired the Grapevine name.

What grade is the Grapevine?

The grade is steep for the first 2 to 3 miles then it lessens significantly before reaching the very steep grade section called the Grapevine Hill at 6.5 miles north of the summit. The reported grade for the Grapevine Hill is 6% for 5 miles.

Is Grapevine hard to drive?

And the stretch through the Grapevine is one of the most challenging — according to the California Highway Patrol’s Fort Tejon office. Those officers said more than 100,000 drivers travel the Grapevine daily.

Why is the Grapevine famous?

Before the road was straightened and widened during 1933–34 by the three-lane Ridge Route Alternate (US 99), the Grapevine was infamous for its high accident rate.

What is grapevine called?

The grapevine is a word for gossip. Anything heard on the grapevine was learned by word of mouth. In the Civil War, a grapevine telegraph was a gadget used for communicating. From there, people started talking about “the grapevine” as a source of information, especially gossip.

How old is the great vine?

A “mature” grapevine is said to be anywhere from 12–25 years old. “Old vines” are usually more than 25 years, and preferably more than 50 years old!

When did the Intel Core i5 microprocessor come out?

The following is a list of Intel Core i5 brand microprocessors. Introduced in 2009, the Core i5 line of microprocessors are intended to be used by mainstream users.

What are the different types of Core i5 processors?

Introduced in 2009, the Core i5 line of microprocessors are intended to be used by mainstream users. All models support: MMX, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST), Intel 64, XD bit (an NX bit implementation), Intel VT-x, Turbo Boost, Smart Cache.

Does i5-655K support Intel TXT and Intel VT-d?

Core i5-655K, Core i5-661 does not support Intel TXT and Intel VT-d. Core i5-655K features an unlocked multiplier. FSB has been replaced with DMI. Contains 45 nm “Ironlake” GPU.